An analysis by the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) of the data in the Ecofys report finds that onshore wind costs about €105 ($133) per MWh. Gas costs up to €164/MWh, nuclear €133 and coal €162-233.
Offshore wind comes in at €186/MWh and solar photovoltaic around €217.
Based on the total cost of energy production, which factors in the externalities, coal was found to be more expensive than the highest retail electricity price in the EU.
