Hydropower has been the major renewable source in the electricity generation mix within the European Union until 2016. Wind power was the second major renewable source among those years, with shares increasing over the years. In 2017, wind power surpassed hydropower and it reached a share of almost 40 percent of the mix in 2022, while hydraulic power accounted for roughly 25 percent.
Share of renewable electricity generation sources in the European Union from 2013 to 2022
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EurObserv'ER. "Share of Renewable Electricity Generation Sources in The European Union from 2013 to 2022." Statista, Statista Inc., 29 Feb 2024, https://www.statista.com/statistics/862421/renewable-electricity-generation-source-shares-european-union-eu-28/
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Share of renewable electricity generation sources in the European Union from 2013 to 2022 [Graph], EurObserv'ER, February 29, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/862421/renewable-electricity-generation-source-shares-european-union-eu-28/