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Globally, renewable energy has led to savings of $377 billion on fossil fuel purchases
Globally, renewable energy has led to savings of $377 billion on fossil fuel purchases

On average, generating 1 MWh of wind power costs just $33, whilst solar power costs $44

Since the start of 2026, Ukraine’s wind energy sector has added almost 415 MW of capacity
Since the start of 2026, Ukraine’s wind energy sector has added almost 415 MW of capacity

Experts forecast that the segment will grow by 10 GW by 2033

Ukraine has already made up for the losses sustained in the solar energy sector during the war
Ukraine has already made up for the losses sustained in the solar energy sector during the war

Between 2022 and 2026, Ukraine will have around 4 GW of solar power generation capacity

Scorching heat, the renewable energy boom and emissions cuts: a round-up of EU news
Scorching heat, the renewable energy boom and emissions cuts: a round-up of EU news

Countries are suspending train services, banning alcohol and cancelling public events

In 2025, renewable energy sources were the EU’s main source of electricity — Eurostat
In 2025, renewable energy sources were the EU’s main source of electricity — Eurostat

In contrast, coal supplies have fallen to their lowest levels since 1990

Green investments in oil instead of clean energy: EU countries have approved a dubious deal
Green investments in oil instead of clean energy: EU countries have approved a dubious deal

Corporations will be eligible for sustainable financing even if they invest only 20 per cent of their funds in clean technologies

The transition to clean energy is the cornerstone of global energy sustainability — BloombergNEF
The transition to clean energy is the cornerstone of global energy sustainability — BloombergNEF

An important factor is the electrification of production processes and transport

Wind energy has added over 700 MW of capacity since the start of the full-scale war — UEA
Wind energy has added over 700 MW of capacity since the start of the full-scale war — UEA

The overall output of the new generation of wind farms in 2026 could be almost double that of 2025

Solar power saves Europe €136 million a day during the war in Iran
Solar power saves Europe €136 million a day during the war in Iran

Experts stress the importance of developing the energy storage sector to make clean energy more reliable

Billions of euros to support renewable energy and the clean energy transition: examples from Lithuania, Austria and Italy
Billions of euros to support renewable energy and the clean energy transition: examples from Lithuania, Austria and Italy

Lithuania will provide funding for the energy-efficient refurbishment of buildings and promote sustainable transport

Waste management and clean energy offer the greatest benefits
Waste management and clean energy offer the greatest benefits

Over the past ten years, employment in the renewable energy sector has grown by nearly 80%