Natural gas was the leading source of electricity generation in Europe in 2023, contributing over ***** terawatt-hours to the region's power production. While coal and nuclear electricity production decreased during the period under consideration, renewable energy generation showed a growth trend.
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Ember. (September 6, 2024). Electricity generation in Europe from 2000 to 2023, by source (in terawatt-hours) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved May 08, 2026, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1410017/europe-electricity-production-by-fuel/
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