Renewables Cut Imports, EU Solar Surges & VW’s EV Sales Record
Renewables are reshaping global energy flows. The IEA says more than 100 nations have reduced fossil-fuel imports thanks to clean power, while EU solar generation has already surpassed its 2024 total. At the same time, Volkswagen hit record EV sales, even as solar and wind manufacturers face rising market pressures.
⚡ Global Renewables Cut Fossil Imports for 100+ Nations
More than 100 countries have reduced fossil-fuel imports thanks to renewables, saving hundreds of billions, according to the IEA. The UK, Germany, and Chile have cut imported coal and gas by around a third since 2010, while Denmark nearly halved its reliance. In 2023, renewable growth helped avoid 700 million tonnes of coal and 400 billion m³ of gas — roughly 10% of global consumption.
☀️ EU Solar Generation Surges Past 2024 Total
EU solar generation has already exceeded its full-year 2024 total — and it’s only September. Output is up 20% year-on-year, confirming solar as the EU’s fastest-growing power source and a central pillar in its clean energy transition.
🚗 Europe’s EV Fleet Keeps Accelerating
Europe registered 1.45 million new battery-electric vehicles in 2024 — making up 13.6% of all new cars sold. The continent’s total electric fleet grew 32% as nations scale up charging networks and battery manufacturing to meet rising demand.
📉 Solar & Wind Manufacturers Under Pressure
Despite record global deployment, major solar and wind manufacturers are reporting losses. Chinese PV prices have plunged over 60% since 2023 amid fierce competition and oversupply, while wind turbine producers outside China struggle with high costs and thin margins.
🔋 Volkswagen Hits Record EV Sales
Volkswagen Group sold a record 252,100 battery-electric vehicles in Q3 2025, capturing an 11.5% share of total sales. The results underscore the automaker’s ongoing shift toward electrification and growing momentum in the European EV market.