A new report from Ember highlights that clean energy sources contributed to 47% of Europe's electricity last year, eclipsing fossil fuels. Solar power saw unprecedented growth, providing 11% of the electricity and overtaking coal for the first time. While fossil fuels' share has decreased, renewables are vital for Europe's ambition to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2030. Support from various political factions has aided this transition, resulting in substantial economic savings and reductions in emissions, despite concerns about waning political backing.
Solar and wind power together surpassed gas, which has declined for the past five years, pushing Europe towards its 2030 greenhouse gas reduction goal.
Ember found that solar power achieved record growth to give Europe 11 percent of its electricity, overtaking coal for the first time.
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