# Made in Europe: Clean Energy Boosts Security

> EU's renewable surge cuts fossil reliance amid energy shocks.
- Title: Made in Europe: Clean Energy Boosts Security · EUobserver
- Summary: EU's renewable surge cuts fossil reliance amid energy shocks. Europe generated more electricity from solar and wind than fossil fuels in 2023, reducing gas…
- Keywords: renewable energy, solar power, wind power, nuclear power, energy security, fossil fuels, gas consumption, politics, world, Made, Europe, Clean
- Source: EUobserver — https://euobserver.com/242252/made-in-europe-wind-solar-and-nuclear-power-can-protect-us-from-future-energy-shocks
- Published: 2026-10-12T10:35:13+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: eu, renewable energy, solar power, wind power, nuclear power, energy security, fossil fuels, gas consumption, politics, world
## Energy Shock Lessons
Europe learned the hard way after Russia's invasion of Ukraine and Gulf conflicts.
## Fossil Fuel Costs Soared
The EU spent over €100bn more on imported oil and gas since the start of the conflict.
## Clean Energy Growth
Europe added 89 gigawatts of renewable energy in 2023, producing more electricity from solar and wind than fossil fuels.
## Energy Independence Gains
Since 2022, EU gas consumption dropped 17 percent, strengthening energy security and reducing emissions.
## Key takeaway

Europe generated more electricity from solar and wind than fossil fuels in 2023, reducing gas use by 17% and strengthening energy independence.