Denmark Tops EU for Renewable Electricity Share
Eurostat data for Q3 2025 reveals Denmark generates 95.9% of its electricity from renewables, leading the EU. The bloc's average reaches 49.3%, with solar and wind as the primary sources.
New data shows that Denmark is leading the European Union in renewable energy generation, with nearly all of its electricity now coming from sustainable sources. Figures from the European Union’s statistical office, Eurostat, reveal that as of the third quarter of 2025, 95.9% of Denmark’s net electricity was generated from renewables. Austria and Estonia follow closely, while the EU-wide average has risen to just under half of total electricity production.
The latest statistics highlight significant progress in the continent’s green energy transition, showcasing the leading renewable energy performers. For businesses and policymakers, this growth marks a pivotal shift in EU energy policy and sustainable development, driven by key technologies such as wind and solar power.
Nordic and Alpine Nations Set the Pace
According to Eurostat data, a clear top tier of EU countries is emerging in the race for clean electricity. Denmark’s remarkable 95.9% share is followed by Austria at 93.3% and Estonia at 85.6%. These nations have leveraged their natural resources and policy frameworks to build highly resilient renewable energy systems.
The data also identifies countries making the fastest year-on-year progress. Estonia leads in this regard, increasing its renewable share by 20.6 percentage points compared with the third quarter of 2024. Latvia and Austria also recorded strong annual growth, with increases of 18.9 and 16.3 percentage points, respectively. Overall, 21 of the EU’s 27 member states raised their share of renewable electricity over the past year.
The Mix of Technologies Powering Europe
The report outlines which technologies are driving the expansion of renewable electricity. Solar power is currently the EU’s largest renewable source, accounting for 38.3% of total renewable generation. Wind energy follows closely, contributing 30.7%. Together, these variable sources now form the backbone of Europe’s renewable electricity supply.
Hydropower continues to play an important role, representing 23.3% of renewable generation. Other sources, including combustible renewables such as biomass and a smaller share of geothermal energy, make up the remainder. This diversified energy mix is essential for maintaining grid stability as the shift away from fossil fuels continues.
Persistent Gaps in the Renewable Landscape
Despite the overall positive trend, the Eurostat figures reveal stark differences in renewable adoption across the EU. While Denmark leads the bloc, several countries remain at an early stage of the transition. Malta recorded the lowest share of renewable electricity at just 16.6%, with Czechia and Slovakia also below 22%.
These disparities reflect differing starting points, economic conditions, and geographical constraints across member states. Closing this gap represents one of the EU’s key challenges as it works towards its collective climate and energy targets for 2030 and beyond.
A Continent Approaching a Major Milestone
The collective progress is clear. For the first time, renewable sources supplied almost half — 49.3% — of all net electricity generated in the EU during the third quarter of 2025. This marks an increase from 47.5% in the same period last year and signals that the continent is nearing a major milestone, with renewables on track to become the dominant source of electricity.
This steady rise confirms a structural transformation in Europe’s energy system. The growth, driven by both established leaders and rapidly advancing countries, provides a strong foundation for future decarbonisation efforts across industry, transport, and heating.
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