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The Vatican aided the renewables revolution last year, with a new photovoltaic glass roof at the entrance to the Vatican Museums, pictured 20 December 2024.

Video. Solar energy is outshining coal: Where in Europe is making the most?

Updated: 05/02/2025 - 11:20 GMT+1

The EU's electricity transition has moved faster than anyone could have hoped for, but further progress cannot be taken for granted, experts say.

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