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EU ETS emissions declined 1.3% in 2025, with industry emissions down and solar power growth helping keep the bloc on its long-term path.

The UK secured 8.4GW of offshore wind capacity in its largest auction, supporting clean electricity for 12 million homes and billions in private investment.

Germany’s renewables hit 57% of electricity use in 2025 as solar climbs and wind drops, with fossil fuels under 40% and major policy shifts underway.

Global renewable capacity surged to 4,448 GW in 2024, with solar and wind leading 96.6% of additions, says IRENA.

In 2024, Germany shifted from a net electricity exporter to importer, driven by rising demand, fossil fuel reductions, and nuclear phase-out, highlighting energy transition challenges.

The UK government’s latest renewables auction secured funding for a record 131 clean energy projects, powering 11 million homes, marking a major step towards energy independence.