EU shifts energy focus to renewables, with solar and wind leading the transition toward energy security.
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European countries are shifting their energy sources to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and enhance energy security, with renewable energy development being a key driver. In 2025, renewable sources are projected to supply nearly half of the EU’s electricity, largely due to the rapid growth of the solar energy sector, which has seen annual increases of over 20% for four consecutive years. Wind power remains the second largest source after nuclear energy. For the first time in 2025, wind and solar power combined generated more electricity than all fossil fuel sources put together, though overall energy demand still relies heavily on fossil fuels. Austria leads the EU in the percentage of electricity generated from renewables, nearing 90%, followed by Sweden and Denmark. Overall, renewable energy consumption in the EU has risen significantly, with wind power currently making up the largest share of renewable electricity generation. Lithuania achieved energy independence in 2025 by synchronizing its power grid with continental Europe, driven by the expansion of renewable energy capacity, which is projected to generate 75-80% of consumed electricity by 2025.
