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EU energy security and renewable energy transition

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The European energy market has faced significant continues to face volatility driven by geopolitical tensions and disruptions to fossil fuel supplies, including the closure of supplies. Although Middle East crude oil exports recovered in late September 2026, high freight costs, increased insurance, and refining difficulties continue to drive up fuel prices. To mitigate this market uncertainty, G7 countries coordinated the Strait release of Hormuz. While natural gas prices surged by 88.4% between February and August 2026, clean 100 million barrels from emergency reserves. Renewable energy production has acted as remains a buffer critical stabilizer against these fluctuations. By late 2026, renewable sources accounted for 72% of the EU’s electricity production. Solar energy, in particular, energy has provided substantial economic relief, reportedly saving Europe the EU approximately 37.4 billion euros by reducing reliance on imported gas since the onset of the conflict in Iran. In June, solar power became the largest single source of electricity in the EU, providing 25% of the bloc’s supply. Individual member Member states have seen are seeing varying degrees of success in mitigating fossil fuel dependence. Spain has doubled its wind and solar capacity since 2019, adding over 40 GW to its energy mix and reducing the impact of expensive fossil fuel-linked electricity prices by 75%. Meanwhile, Greece is focusing on increasing renewable In Croatia, local initiatives such as solar installations in schools in Varaždin County are contributing to regional energy security and storage to reduce economic exposure to international crises, even as natural gas remains a key component of its electricity production. cost reductions.

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