Renewables provided over 25% of total EU energy use in 2025 -Eurostat

Published 12:14 on July 24, 2026 / Last updated at 12:14 on July 24, 2026 / / EMEA (Europe), Net Zero Transition (Industrial Decarbonisation, Power/Electrification, Transport & Heating Fuels)

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The share of renewables in the EU's gross final energy consumption last year exceeded a quarter, while almost half of the bloc's electricity came from renewable sources, according to the latest official data.
The share of renewables in the EU's gross final energy consumption last year exceeded a quarter, while almost half of the bloc's electricity came from renewable sources, according to the latest official data.


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