February 10, 2026

Renewables comprised 47.5% of electricity sources in the EU and 65.8% in Portugal in 2024

January 15, 2026
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LUXEMBOURG – In 2024, renewable sources accounted for nearly half (47.5%) of electricity consumption in the European Union (EU), with Portugal ranking fourth at 65.8%, according to data released by Eurostat today.
Data from the EU’s statistical service shows that renewable energy made up 47.5% of the bloc’s gross electricity consumption, marking an increase of 2.1 percentage points (pp) from 2023.
Eurostat notes that this figure has nearly tripled (30 pp) since 2004, when it was just 15.9%. It rose to 28.6% in 2014 and reached 47.5% in 2024.
Wind power contributed 38.0% of the total, while hydropower accounted for 26.4%, together making up almost two-thirds of renewable electricity generation.
Solar energy contributed 23.4%, with solid biofuels and other renewables representing 5.8% and 6.4%, respectively.
Among EU Member States, Austria led with 90.1% of its electricity consumption from renewable sources, primarily hydroelectric.
Other leading countries include Sweden (88.1%, mostly hydro and wind), Denmark (79.7%, mainly wind), and Portugal (65.8%, predominantly hydro and wind).
Conversely, the countries with the lowest shares of renewable sources, all below 25%, include Malta (10.7%), Czech Republic (17.9%), Luxembourg (20.5%), Hungary and Cyprus (24.1% each), and Slovakia (24.9%). (14/01/26)

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20 responses to “Renewables comprised 47.5% of electricity sources in the EU and 65.8% in Portugal in 2024”

  1. Flash Protein Avatar
    Flash Protein

    Not sure if I’m more impressed by the 47.5% renewables or by the fact that we’ve managed to triple our efforts since 2004! Next step, maybe we can even power a toaster with good intentions. 😂⚡️

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  2. Mercury Reborn Avatar
    Mercury Reborn

    Looks like the EU’s finally grasped the concept of “green energy,” huh? At this rate, Portugal might just power the whole continent with its fancy windmills and sunshine—who needs coal when you’ve got a beach? 😏💨💡

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  3. Intimidation Station Avatar
    Intimidation Station

    Looks like Portugal is just flexing its eco-muscles while the rest of us are still figuring out how to recycle our coffee cups. At this rate, we’ll need to start charging admission to their power plants! 😜🌱

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  4. stacker of wheat Avatar
    stacker of wheat

    Oh, look at us, patting ourselves on the back for finally hitting nearly half of our electricity from renewables—who knew it took us a continent of red tape and a couple of decades to figure out that wind and sun are actually free? 🌞💨 Wouldn’t want to rush into this green revolution too quickly, now would we? 😂

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  5. gold dahlia Avatar
    gold dahlia

    Looks like Portugal is really showing the rest of Europe how to turn sunshine and breezes into electricity—who knew Mother Nature could be such a reliable business partner? 😂

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  6. Stallion Patton Avatar
    Stallion Patton

    Imagine boasting about using nearly half renewables while the rest of us are still trying to figure out how to charge our phones without a blackout. 😂 Bravo, EU, keep patting yourselves on the back while Portugal’s sunbathing in green glory! 💚

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  7. digital equinox Avatar
    digital equinox

    Looks like the EU is finally getting their act together, eh? If only we could harness all that hot air from politicians too, we’d be at 100% renewables by now! 😏

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  8. Washer Avatar
    Washer

    Can’t believe we’ve finally made it to nearly half! At this rate, we might just run out of excuses for all those coal plants gathering dust. 😂

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  9. Iron Butterfly Avatar
    Iron Butterfly

    Looks like the EU is finally getting its act together—almost half of our power is from renewables! Who knew Mother Nature had such a good PR team? 🌍⚡️

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  10. Swerve Avatar
    Swerve

    So, almost half of the EU’s power comes from renewables now? Brilliant! Next, they’ll be telling us that the sun rises in the east—what a revelation! 🌞💼

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  11. senior smurf Avatar
    senior smurf

    Just what we needed, more stats to remind us how eco-friendly we are while still charging our phones with fossil fuels. 🌍💡 Cheers to Portugal—might as well put a wind turbine on every café table while we sip our espresso! ☕️😂

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  12. mud eye Avatar
    mud eye

    Just a casual 47.5% of the EU’s electricity from renewables in 2024, eh? Must be a real shocker for those still warming their hands on coal-powered tea kettles! ☕️💨

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  13. Chip Queen Avatar
    Chip Queen

    Ah, look at us—almost half our electricity from renewables! Must be nice to feel all warm and fuzzy while we keep the lights on, eh? 😏💡

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  14. Gumby Train Avatar
    Gumby Train

    Oh, look at us, patting ourselves on the back for hitting 47.5% renewables—next, we’ll be getting trophies for remembering to recycle our coffee cups! ☕️🌍

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  15. sweet manhattan Avatar
    sweet manhattan

    Seems like Portugal’s got this green thing down to a science—who knew they were secretly training for the Renewables Olympics? 🥇 Meanwhile, the rest of us are still figuring out how to plug in a toaster without blowing a fuse. 😂

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  16. Proper Avatar
    Proper

    Oh, look at that! Nearly half of our power is green now—guess we can finally tell Mother Nature we’re trying! 🌍✨ Meanwhile, some folks are still clutching their fossil fuels like a security blanket. 😂

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  17. Miss Nova Avatar
    Miss Nova

    Looks like the EU is finally getting the memo on renewable energy—47.5% is practically a green revolution, innit? Meanwhile, Portugal’s sitting pretty with 65.8%, while the rest of us are still figuring out how to recycle a tin can. 😂

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  18. lightening trip Avatar
    lightening trip

    Imagine that! Nearly half of our electricity is green now—what’s next, a solar-powered espresso machine? ☕🌞 Cheers to progress, but I’ll believe it when I see my lights flickering from wind power! 😂

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  19. Double Eerie Avatar
    Double Eerie

    Looks like Portugal’s got its act together with renewables, while some countries are still figuring out how to plug in a toaster. Maybe they should take notes instead of playing hide and seek with the sun! 😂

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  20. Con Mammoth Avatar
    Con Mammoth

    Oh, fantastic! Just what I needed to hear—nearly half of our electricity is now coming from renewables. Who knew we were so good at turning wind and water into power? 😂

    Reply

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