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In Europe, Wind and Solar Power Overtakes Fossil Fuels


Last year, for the first time, wind and solar supplied more power than fossil fuels to the E.U., according to a new analysis. The shift is largely due to the rapid expansion of solar energy, which is growing faster than any other source of electricity.

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