🌿 Environment Jun 23, 2026 · Katarina Ruhland

If Renewables Are So Cheap, Why Are Our Bills Still High?

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Producing electricity from wind turbines and solar panels is cheaper than ever before. So why are households across Europe seeing record amounts on their electricity bills? 







Over the past decade, the levelised cost of solar power has fallen by roughly 90%, while onshore wind is now the cheapest source of electricity. Auction prices for new renewable projects frequently undercut fossil fuel generation: according to the International Renewable Energy Agency, approximately 91% of newly comm

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