Fossil Fuels
Industry faces headwinds as EU anticipates record-breaking renewable energy capacity by 2025
The European Commission projected that the European Union would install a record-breaking amount of renewable energy this year. However, some sectors warned that government funding could hinder this growth. According to projections from the Commission, EU countries will add 89 gigawatts in renewable energy capacity by 2025. This includes 70GW solar and 19GW wind. These projections are based upon industry data. This would be an annual record for both solar and wind. In 2024, the EU will have installed new wind and solar capacity of 12.9GW. The EU needs to accelerate the roll-out renewable energy to achieve its climate goals...