European Electricity

Explore analysis and data on the European electricity transition from coal to clean

Ember are tracking the European electricity transition from coal to clean. Here you’ll find the latest data on the progress being made, plus Ember’s insights into the key drivers, and how this change can be accelerated to ensure Europe’s climate credibility.

EU Power Sector in 2020

January 2021

Our latest annual review – in partnership with the German think-tank, Agora Energiewende – aggregates data from every EU country, to present the latest insights into Europe’s electricity transition.

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Poland’s Second Bełchatów

November 2020. Methane leaking from Poland’s coal mines needs more urgent action.

Coal-free Czechia 2030

November 2020. An energy pathway towards 2030 coal phase-out in Czechia.

Vision or Division? Analysis of NECPs

November 2020. What National Energy and Climate Plans tell us about the EU power sector in 2030.

Latest monthly electricity data

This file brings together data on monthly electricity generation, net imports, and demand for EU-27, as well as the UK, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Montenegro and Serbia. It is updated every month and dates back to January 2018. Also inside are records for the highest renewables share and minimum coal share of demand, by country. We welcome feedback on what other metrics would be useful in future releases!

Latest data released: January 2021 [File updated February 5th ]

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Commentary

Press Release: Landmark Moment as EU Renewables Overtake Fossil Fuels

By Hannah Broadbent | January 25, 2021

Ember's latest report showed that renewables overtook fossil fuels to become the EU’s main source of electricity in 2020.

German State Awards €317 Million To Loss-Making Coal Plants

By Sarah Brown | December 8, 2020

New analysis reveals that the German auction, intended to accelerate the coal exit, instead bolsters unviable coal sector.

Zero Carbon Electricity Soars in October

By Grace Alster | November 16, 2020

Strong performance in zero carbon electricity in Europe during October has forced down fossil fuel generation, with renewables once again overtaking fossil fuels as the main power source for Europe.

Seven countries with the dirtiest electricity in 2030 will undermine EU climate goals

By Hannah Broadbent | November 9, 2020

In the next decade renewables are set to double and coal power to halve - but seven countries will cause the EU to miss its emissions targets.