Renewable energy in the European Union

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The Maastricht Treaty signed in 1992 set an objective of promoting stable growth while protecting the environment. The Amsterdam Treaty of 1997 added the principle of sustainable development to the objectives of the EU. Since 1997, the EU has been working towards a renewable energy supply equivalent to 12% of the total EU''s energy consumption by 2010. The Johannesburg Summit in 2002 failed to introduce the radical changes targeted for ten years after the

EU-India FTA: Clean Energy and CBAM in the ''Mother of All Deals''

The EU–India Clean Energy and Climate Partnership (CECP), launched in 2016, has long served as the principal framework for advancing collaboration across a broad spectrum of priorities,

Executive summary – World Energy Investment 2025 – Analysis

Executive summary Despite elevated geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty, this tenth edition of the IEA''s World Energy Investment shows that capital flows to the energy sector are set to rise in

Wind and solar overtake fossil fuels in EU energy mix for first time

The EU is “rapidly” moving towards a clean energy future, but experts warn our “outdated” grid is holding us back. Wind and solar generated more EU electricity than fossil fuels for

Is the EU still transitioning to renewable energy?

Despite this political pushback, the EU''s energy transition is still advancing – at least on paper. In 2024, nearly half of the bloc''s electricity came from renewables, a dramatic leap from just

Renewable energy in the European Union

In 2009, the Renewables Directive set binding targets for all EU Member States, such that the EU will reach a 20% share of energy from renewable sources by 2020 and a 10% share of renewable energy

European Electricity Review 2026

The EU''s electricity transition reached a new milestone in 2025 with wind and solar generating more power than fossil fuels.

Energy and the Green Deal

The EU''s energy system can be made carbon neutral by 2050 by ensuring a secure and affordable EU energy supply and prioritising efficiency and renewable energies.

The European Green Deal

It sets out a plan to transform Europe''s economy, energy, transport, and industries for a more sustainable future. It aims to cut emissions by at least 50% by 2030, rising towards 55%, while

Renewable energy

Wind energy is a mature and competitive renewable energy source in the EU, key to achieve its renewable energy targets. Solar power is a safe and cost-competitive renewable energy source. The