Renewables overtake fossil fuels as EU's main power source

The EU is the global leader in the wind sector, but competition remains fierce, the European Commission said.

Renewable energy has overtaken fossil fuels as the main power source across the EU for the first time.

The State of the Energy Union report from the European Commission showed that in 2020, renewable sources generated 38% of electricity, compared to 37% for fossil fuels, and 25% for nuclear.