EMEA > EU fossil power generation hits record low in H1 as demand collapses

EU fossil power generation hits record low in H1 as demand collapses

Published 10:31 on August 30, 2023  /  Last updated at 10:31 on August 30, 2023  / /  EMEA, EU ETS

Power generation across EU countries fell to its lowest level in the first six months of 2023, as a 5% drop in overall consumption year-on-year and strong renewable output led to a 23% collapse in coal and 13% fall in gas burn.
Power generation across EU countries fell to its lowest level in the first six months of 2023, as a 5% drop in overall consumption year-on-year and strong renewable output led to a 23% collapse in coal and 13% fall in gas burn.


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