BRUSSELS, December 14, 2025: Nearly half of the European Union’s electricity came from renewable sources in the third quarter of 2025, rising from the previous year as solar, wind, and hydro generation expanded across the bloc, according to data from Eurostat, the EU’s statistical office. Renewables accounted for 49.3 percent of total net electricity generation between July and September, up 3.8 percentage points from 47.5 percent in the same quarter of 2024. The figures reflect continued growth in renewable energy production across member states as Europe strengthens its transition toward cleaner power generation. Renewable electricity maintained a steady increase in its contribution to the grid, supported by expanded generation capacity and favorable conditions for solar and wind power output during the summer months.
Denmark recorded the highest share of renewable energy in its electricity generation, reaching 95.9 percent in the third quarter. Austria followed with 93.3 percent, and Estonia ranked third at 85.6 percent. These countries maintained a strong reliance on renewable technologies such as wind and hydropower, which dominate their national energy mixes. The lowest shares of renewable electricity generation were reported in Malta, at 16.6 percent, followed by Czechia with 19.7 percent and Slovakia at 21.1 percent. The figures highlight varying energy structures across the EU, where the pace of renewable integration differs according to national generation capacities and existing infrastructure. In total, 21 EU member states recorded an increase in the share of renewable energy generation compared with the same quarter in 2024. Estonia registered the largest year-on-year rise with a gain of 20.6 percentage points. Latvia followed with an 18.9-point increase, and Austria posted a 16.3-point improvement.
Solar and wind dominate Europe’s renewable electricity mix
These results indicate broad-based growth across multiple regions of the bloc, particularly in northern and central Europe, where renewable capacity expansion has been most significant. Solar energy represented the largest source of renewable electricity in the EU during the third quarter, accounting for 38.3 percent of total renewable output. Wind power contributed 30.7 percent, while hydroelectric sources provided 23.3 percent. Combustible renewable fuels, including biomass, made up 7.2 percent, and geothermal energy accounted for 0.5 percent. The data underscore the predominance of solar and wind power as the primary drivers of renewable generation across the European energy system. The overall increase in renewable energy’s share of electricity generation marks a continuation of a multi-year upward trend across the EU.
Hydropower continues reliable role in EU generation
Eurostat’s data indicate that the majority of member states are generating a higher proportion of electricity from renewable sources compared with previous years. The shift reflects ongoing modernization of power systems and integration of renewable generation into national electricity grids. With renewable energy now supplying almost half of the EU’s total electricity, the bloc continues to consolidate its position as one of the global leaders in clean power generation. The third-quarter performance demonstrates consistent progress across member states, with solar, wind, and hydro resources driving sustained gains in renewable output. This growth also highlights improved grid flexibility, greater investment in interconnection infrastructure, and enhanced energy storage capacity, enabling member states to manage variable renewable production more efficiently while maintaining system stability and reliability across the European power market. – By EuroWire News Desk.