In 2022, EU wind and solar generated more electricity than gas did for the first time

Share of electricity generation

50%

40

2022

32% Hydro

and nuclear

30

22.3% Wind

and solar

20

19.9% Gas

16% Coal

10

9.8% Other

0

2000

2005

2010

2015

2020

50%

40

2022

32% Hydro

and nuclear

30

22.3% Wind

and solar

20

19.9% Gas

16% Coal

10

9.8% Other

0

2000

2005

2010

2015

2020

Guardian graphic. Source: Annual electricity data, Ember. Note: data excludes UK. Other includes bioenergy, other fossil fuels and other renewables