This was one of the key findings in the European Electricity Review released by the independent energy think tank Ember.
According to the report, wind and solar generated a record fifth of EU electricity in 2022, for the first time overtaking fossil gas (20%), and remaining above coal power (16%).
However, the shift away from fossil fuels was put on hold by unexpected French nuclear outages as German nuclear units were closing, as well as a 1-in-500-year drought across Europe, leading to the lowest level of hydro generation since at least 2000.
