Combustible fuels have the greatest installed capacity of any energy generation type in the European Union. As of 2018, some 463.5 gigawatts of coal and gas plants were installed across the Union. By comparison, renewable capacity reached 452.8 gigawatts that year. Of renewables, hydro energy contributed the greatest share toward
Cumulative electricity capacity installed by generation type in the European Union (EU-28) as of 2018 (in megawatts)
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European Commission. (September 10, 2020). Cumulative electricity capacity installed by generation type in the European Union (EU-28) as of 2018 (in megawatts) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved January 21, 2021, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/807675/installed-power-capacity-european-union-eu-28/
European Commission. "Cumulative electricity capacity installed by generation type in the European Union (EU-28) as of 2018 (in megawatts)." Chart. September 10, 2020. Statista. Accessed January 21, 2021. https://www.statista.com/statistics/807675/installed-power-capacity-european-union-eu-28/
European Commission. (2020). Cumulative electricity capacity installed by generation type in the European Union (EU-28) as of 2018 (in megawatts). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: January 21, 2021. https://www.statista.com/statistics/807675/installed-power-capacity-european-union-eu-28/
European Commission. "Cumulative Electricity Capacity Installed by Generation Type in The European Union (Eu-28) as of 2018 (in Megawatts)." Statista, Statista Inc., 10 Sep 2020, https://www.statista.com/statistics/807675/installed-power-capacity-european-union-eu-28/
European Commission, Cumulative electricity capacity installed by generation type in the European Union (EU-28) as of 2018 (in megawatts) Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/807675/installed-power-capacity-european-union-eu-28/ (last visited January 21, 2021)