European electricity balance 2025 | Braised

The scale of progress made in five years under the European Green Deal should inspire confidence in what can be achieved by 2030. Faster deployment of clean flexibility, network infrastructure and electrification will be essential to support the growth of clean energy. Solar power continues to be the fastest growing energy source in the EU, but more flexibility in storage and demand is needed to support growth and for consumers to fully benefit benefits of abundant solar energy. After a difficult few years for the wind energy sector, additions are expected to increase, but not enough to meet EU targets. Closing this gap will require continued policy implementation and political support, such that the rate of additions by 2030 is more than double that of recent years.

The EU has much to gain by accelerating its electricity transition: a clean electrified future, powered by wind and solar energy, will strengthen energy security and reduce energy costs for all consumers.