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.
European Power Sector in 2019
February 2020
Our sixth 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.
Latest monthly electricity data
This file brings together data on monthly electricity generation, net imports, and demand for EU-27 + UK, dating back to January 2019. It is updated every month. 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!
Commentary
We look at August electricity data in Europe, finding that European coal generation has reached its highest level since March, as EU electricity demand roars back.
Analysis reveals that the EU countries set to receive most of the Just Transition Fund plan to stick with coal – or swap it for fossil gas.
Fossil fuels squeezed on two fronts in 2020: by rising wind and solar generation and falling demand due to COVID-19, finds half-year analysis by Ember.
A new briefing focused on the Polish coal companies making Poland and Europe sick