Coal Hits Record Low as Wind & Solar Overtake Fossil Fuels in Europe (2025)

Coal Hits Record Low as Wind & Solar Overtake Fossil Fuels in Europe (2025)

Coal power in Europe has fallen to a historic low in 2025 as wind and solar generation overtakes fossil fuels for the first time, marking a major shift in the continent’s energy mix. The milestone reflects rapid renewable build-out, weaker coal economics, and stricter climate targets reshaping Europe’s power system.
Credit to : The Electric Viking