EU Renewable Energy Spending Saves Over €50 bn, Survey Shows Strong Public Backing

The European Union invested €90 billion in renewable energy in 2025, cutting fossil‑fuel import costs by €51.4 billion and delivering total savings of more than €50 billion in a single year. Solar power generated over 340 TWh, representing 12.5% of the EU electricity mix, while the combined rise in solar and wind output helped offset price spikes caused by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

A YouGov poll commissioned by E3G, Transport & Environment and the Electrification Alliance surveyed 5,149 adults in France, Italy, Spain, Germany and Poland. Majorities in each country supported reducing dependence on imported fossil fuels and expanding electrification, with 58%–68% agreeing that energy independence improves security. Public backing for government subsidies was also high for heat‑pump installations (51%–71% across countries) and, to a lesser extent, for electric‑vehicle purchases (37% in Poland). The findings highlight broad European solidarity around clean‑energy transitions amid rising fuel prices.