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Zero Carbon Electricity Soars in October
Strong performance in zero carbon electricity in Europe during October has forced down fossil fuel generation.
About
Analysis based on Ember’s monthly data on Europe’s electricity generation.
Executive summary
Zero Carbon Electricity Soars
Strong performance in zero carbon electricity in Europe during October has forced down fossil fuel generation, which is welcome news after last month’s coal surge.
With French nuclear output back to normal levels and a wet and windy month, we saw renewables once again overtake fossil fuels as the main power source for Europe.
Key findings
October trends
This month shows how strong performance in zero carbon sources such as wind, solar and nuclear are key to driving down fossil fuel generation. Investment in new clean power infrastructure is key to avoid the dependence of renewables on favourable weather, which results in fossil fuels being allowed to return. For Poland in particular, this investment could also help to drive down prices.
Conclusion
Need for clean power investment
This month shows how strong performance in zero carbon sources such as wind, solar and nuclear are key to driving down fossil fuel generation.
Investment in new clean power infrastructure is key to avoid the dependence of renewables on favourable weather, which results in fossil fuels being allowed to return.
For Poland in particular, this investment could also help to drive down prices.