European coal generation down in the first half of 2023

Coal generation in the 27 European Union (EU) countries dropped by 23 per cent in the first half of 2023. The shift is due to a range of factors, including the impact of high coal prices, a modest increase in solar and wind capacity, a five per cent decline in demand and recovery of hydro generation. This report found that 14 countries recorded their lowest total coal and gas generation over the first six months of the year, with the Netherlands operating without coal generation for 17 consecutive days in June.