Wind and solar cut EU electricity prices by 25% – but gas still rules market
PUBLISHED Thursday, April 23, 2026 · wester van gaal
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- ⬤ Wind and solar power have reduced the EU's reliance on gas by 25%.
- ⬤ Solar energy now contributes a fifth of total generation in Spain and Portugal.
- ⬤ These countries are 53% less exposed to gas prices than three years ago.
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