Combustible fuels account for the greatest installed capacity of any single energy generation type in the European Union. In 2022, some 380 gigawatts of combustible fuel generation plants were installed across the region. By comparison, capacity of all renewable sources combined reached almost 563 gigawatts that year. Within renewables, wind energy contributed the greatest share toward gross electricity generation.
Cumulative electricity capacity installed in the European Union (EU-27) in 2022, by generation type
(in megawatts)
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European Commission. (October 15, 2024). Cumulative electricity capacity installed in the European Union (EU-27) in 2022, by generation type (in megawatts) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 10, 2024, from https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/807675/installed-power-capacity-european-union-eu-28/
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