France’s low-carbon electricity output surged to more than 95% of annual power production for the first time in 2024, as rising nuclear and hydro generation squeezed the use of fossil fuels.
Chinese power companies installed a record amount of generation capacity in overseas markets covered by Beijing’s Belt and Road Initiative, with nearly half of them using fossil fuels.
“Fossil fuels are losing their grip on EU energy,” said Chris Rosslowe, an energy expert at Ember. In 2024, solar power generated 11 percent of EU electricity, overtaking coal which fell below ...