"Fossil fuels are in terminal decline"

Wind and solar generated more EU electricity than fossil fuels for the first time last year, today's Ember European Electricity Review 2026 shows.

Sam Kimmins, our Director of Energy, comments:

"Solar and wind generate more electricity than fossil fuels for the first time in the EU, leaving no doubt that the energy transition is alive and kicking. Ember's research suggests fossil fuels are in terminal decline, and it's now time for Europe to accelerate our decoupling from unreliable petrostates. By backing affordable renewables, the EU will reduce electricity price spikes, strengthen energy security, and drive economic growth." 

• For all enquiries regarding the Ember European Electricity Review 2026, out today, please contact Ali Candlin, Europe Comms Manager, Ember, alison@ember-energy.org
• For additional Climate Group commentary or interview requests for Sam Kimmins, please contact Daniel Kramb, dkramb@climategroup.org

Sam Kimmins