A year of delivery
In 2025, renewables generated nearly half of the EU’s electricity for the first time. Solar overtook every other source in June, wind installations surged by 45%, and battery storage grew by the same margin. These are the new fundamentals of Europe’s energy system.
foreword by DR Francesca Conti
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Europe’s renewable momentum
This report examines three pillars of Europe’s energy transformation: wind capacity and its acceleration, solar power’s rapid scale-up, and energy storage’s emerging role in balancing supply and demand. Each chapter draws on verified data from national grids, industry reports, and EU institutions.
The trends reflect coordinated policy action, falling technology costs, and urgent energy security needs. Member states raised their 2030 renewable targets following the energy crisis, while private investment in storage and grid infrastructure reached record levels.
Wind now powers communities from the North Sea to the Mediterranean. Solar has become the continent’s largest electricity source. Storage is scaling to meet grid flexibility demands. The following chapters break down what happened in 2025 and what it means for the decade ahead.
