Low-carbon sources were used to generate 56% of Europe's electricity during 2014, according to a new report.
In its annual report on power generation, the Union of the Electricity Industry (Eurelectric) found that 28% was supplied by renewable energy and 27% from nuclear.
Fossil fuels accounted for 42% of the power mix.
Total energy consumption for the European Union (EU) is also continuing to fall.
Hans ten Berge, Eurelectric's Secretary-General, said: "Sound statistics are mandatory in the EU institutions' decision-making process.
"Recent statistics show that electricity is on track to becoming a carbon-neutral energy carrier.