In 2024, renewable energy sources accounted for 46.9% of the net electricity generated in the European Union. Denmark led the EU with the highest share of renewables in its electricity mix at 88.4%, predominantly from wind power. Portugal followed closely with 87.5%, relying mainly on wind and hydro, while Croatia ranked third with 73.7%, primarily from hydroelectric sources.
At the other end of the spectrum, Luxembourg recorded the lowest share of renewables at just 5.1%, followed by Malta (15.1%) and Czechia (15.9%).
Wind and hydro power dominated the EU’s renewable electricity generation, contributing 39.1% and 29.9% of the total, respectively. Solar energy accounted for 22.4%, while 8.1% came from combustible fuels. Geothermal energy played a minor role, supplying only about 0.5% of the total renewable electricity output.
