Combustible fuels account for the greatest installed capacity of any single energy generation type in the European Union. In 2019, some 396.9 gigawatts of combustible fuel generation plants were installed across the Union. By comparison, capacity of all renewable sources reached 439.5 gigawatts that year. Of renewables, wind energy contributed the greatest share toward gross electricity generation.
Cumulative electricity capacity installed by generation type in the European Union (EU-27) as of 2019
(in megawatts)
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European Commission. (September 28, 2021). Cumulative electricity capacity installed by generation type in the European Union (EU-27) as of 2019 (in megawatts) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved May 17, 2022, 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-27) as of 2019 (in megawatts)." Chart. September 28, 2021. Statista. Accessed May 17, 2022. https://www.statista.com/statistics/807675/installed-power-capacity-european-union-eu-28/
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