General
Will renewable electricity exceed 60% of a major EU country's generation in any calendar year by Oct 15, 2030?
Asks whether at least one large European Union country will generate over 60% of its electricity from renewables in a single year before late 2030.
90 total votes
Analysis
Renewables surpassing 60% in a major EU country by 2030
Several EU countries have aggressive decarbonization plans and rapidly expanding wind and solar capacity. Year-to-year generation mixes also depend on weather patterns and hydropower variability.
Countries with strong renewables buildouts and flexible grids could hit 60% in a favorable year, especially if nuclear or fossil generation falls due to maintenance or policy shifts.
My prediction: I find it plausible that at least one major EU country will exceed 60% renewables in a calendar year by Oct 15, 2030, particularly if storage and grid flexibility scale alongside capacity additions.