Cyprus ranks fourth from bottom in EU renewable electricity generation

Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus ranked fourth from last among European Union member states for the share of electricity generated from renewable sources in the second quarter of 2026, according to Eurostat.

Only France, Malta, the Czech Republic and Slovakia recorded lower shares, placing Cyprus near the bottom of the EU rankings.

EU renewable electricity share

Across the EU, renewable sources accounted for 54.1 per cent of electricity generated in the second quarter of 2026, slightly below the 54.3 per cent recorded in the same quarter of 2025.

Solar was the largest source of renewable electricity, accounting for 41.6 per cent of renewable generation during the quarter, up from 37.0 per cent a year earlier.

Wind accounted for 27.7 per cent of renewable electricity generation, followed by hydropower at 22.6 per cent. Combustible renewable fuels made up 7.7 per cent, while geothermal and other renewable sources accounted for 0.4 per cent.

Differences among member states

The figures showed wide differences among EU countries in their use of renewable sources for electricity generation.

Latvia recorded the highest share, with renewable sources accounting for 97.7 per cent of its electricity generation, mainly from hydropower and solar.

Denmark followed with 94.3 per cent, with wind power as the largest component, while Croatia recorded 92.2 per cent, mainly from hydropower.