EU shifts energy focus to renewables, with solar and wind leading growth; Lithuania aims for energy independence by 2025.
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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, particularly solar power. In 2025, renewables were projected to supply nearly half of the EU’s electricity, led by the rapidly growing solar sector, which surpassed coal and hydro in generation. Wind remains the second largest source after gas, and for the first time in 2025, wind and solar combined generated more electricity than all fossil fuel sources put together (30% vs. 29%). While these figures cover electricity production, overall EU energy demand still relies heavily on fossil fuels across transport, heating, and industry. Austria leads the EU in renewable energy consumption, with nearly 90% of its electricity from green sources, followed by Sweden and Denmark. Over the past two decades, renewable energy’s share of total EU electricity consumption has risen significantly, currently at 47.5%. Wind power accounts for the largest share of renewables used for electricity generation (38%), but solar power is growing fastest. Lithuania aims to achieve energy independence in 2025 by synchronizing its grid with continental Europe and increasing local renewable production, which has led to increased self-sufficiency and lower energy costs.
