Europe Sets Clean Energy Record as Solar Surpasses Coal

The EU's renewable energy surge contrasts sharply with President Trump's renewed push for fossil fuels in the U.S.

Renewable energy sources generated 47% of the EU's electricity in 2024, with solar power surpassing coal for the first time.
Fossil fuel electricity generation in the EU fell nearly 9% last year, contributing to a 50% reduction in power sector emissions since 2007.
The European Green Deal has driven rapid growth in wind and solar energy, saving the EU €59 billion in fossil fuel import costs over the past five years.
President Trump has withdrawn the U.S. from the Paris Agreement and halted wind farm developments, signaling a shift back to fossil fuel reliance.
Experts warn that the U.S. risks falling behind in the global clean energy transition, as major economies increasingly embrace renewables.