03 February 2022

European coal plant countdown

This graphic shows the number of coal plants in Europe that have retired, or announced they will retire, and how many are left to go. The infographic includes known new coal projects being planned, a number which is also shrinking rapidly.

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27 March 2024

The Gas Power Plant Tracker provides the definitive overview of all of Europe’s gas power plants and units and their statuses: announced, pre-construction, construction, shelved, operating, mothballed, retired, cancelled.

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27 March 2024

Despite commitments from 12 European countries to move their power systems away from fossil fuels in line with the UN Paris Climate Agreement by 2035, analysis conducted by Beyond Fossil Fuels reveals a glaring chasm.

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07 March 2024

BERLIN, 7 MARCH 2024 – Ten EU nations, representing over sixty percent of the bloc’s electricity generation capacity have committed […]

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13 February 2024

Europe’s power sector must transition to a renewables based future, free from coal by 2030 and from fossil gas by 2035. These milestones are crucial in limiting global warming to 1.5°C and ensuring stable, affordable energy.