Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus recorded the fifth lowest share of electricity generated from renewable sources in the European Union in 2025, according to a Eurostat report released on Thursday. EU-wide, renewable electricity accounted for 47.3% in 2025, up from 47.2% in 2024.
EU renewable electricity share in 2025
Eurostat reported that 47.3% of electricity in the EU came from renewable energy sources in 2025, a slight increase from 47.2% in 2024.
Cyprus position and December generation figures
The data placed Cyprus among the lowest-performing countries in renewable electricity generation. While Cyprus’ overall renewable share was not specified, it generated 88.767 gigawatt-hours of electricity from renewable sources in December 2025, compared with 1,836.866 gigawatt-hours in Greece over the same period.
EU total renewable electricity in December
The EU total for December 2025 was 101,635.436 gigawatt-hours, Eurostat said.
Renewable sources across the EU
Wind energy remained the primary source of renewable electricity in the EU, accounting for 37.5% of the total. Solar energy contributed 27.5%, followed by hydropower at 25.9%. Combustible renewable fuels accounted for 8.5%, while geothermal and other sources made up 0.5%.
Growth and decline among renewables
Solar energy recorded the fastest growth, increasing by 24.6% in 2025. Hydropower declined by 11.8% in 2025, reflecting shifts in Europe’s energy mix.
Highest national share
Denmark recorded the highest share of renewable electricity at 92.4%, driven mainly by wind energy.
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