Renewables generate more energy than fossil fuels in Europe for the first time ever

        August 14, 2020 euronews | Europe | energy: future

Solar panels and wind turbines generated over 20% of Europe’s power in the first half of 2020, led by Denmark (64%), Ireland (49%), and Germany (42%). At 40% EU power, all renewables (WWS and bio) exceeded fossil fuels (34%) for the first time. Globally, renewables were 10%, a 14% rise from 2019, although coal still produces a third of world electricity.