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Solar Tops Eu Power Mix First Time June Ember Says

Solar power generated 22.1% of European Union electricity in June 2025, marking the first time solar became the largest electricity source, surpassing nuclear at 21.8% and wind at 15.8% according to energy think tank Ember's analysis.</span

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Solar power generated 22.1% of European Union electricity in June 2025, marking the first time solar became the largest electricity source, surpassing nuclear at 21.8% and wind at 15.8% according to energy think tank Ember's analysis.

At least 13 EU countries recorded their highest-ever monthly solar generation in June 2025, including Germany, Spain, Netherlands, Greece, Belgium, Croatia, France, Hungary, Italy, Portugal and Slovakia, driven by record sunshine and continued solar installations.</span

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At least 13 EU countries recorded their highest-ever monthly solar generation in June 2025, including Germany, Spain, Netherlands, Greece, Belgium, Croatia, France, Hungary, Italy, Portugal and Slovakia, driven by record sunshine and continued solar installations.

Coal's contribution to EU electricity fell to a record low of 6.1% in June 2025, down from 8.8% the previous year, with Germany and Poland achieving record monthly lows at 12.4% and 42.9% respectively despite generating nearly 80% of the bloc's coal-fired electricity.</span

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Coal's contribution to EU electricity fell to a record low of 6.1% in June 2025, down from 8.8% the previous year, with Germany and Poland achieving record monthly lows at 12.4% and 42.9% respectively despite generating nearly 80% of the bloc's coal-fired electricity.

Germany led European solar power generation with photovoltaic systems feeding 40 terawatt hours into the grid in the first half of 2025, representing a 30% increase from 30.7 TWh in the same period last year according to Fraunhofer Institute data.</span

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Germany led European solar power generation with photovoltaic systems feeding 40 terawatt hours into the grid in the first half of 2025, representing a 30% increase from 30.7 TWh in the same period last year according to Fraunhofer Institute data.

Despite record solar output, fossil fuel usage in the first half of 2025 grew 13% compared to last year, driven by a 19% increase in gas generation to compensate for weaker hydro and wind output earlier in the year, while EU electricity demand rose 2.2%.</span

Despite record solar output, fossil fuel usage in the first half of 2025 grew 13% compared to last year, driven by a 19% increase in gas generation to compensate for weaker hydro and wind output earlier in the year, while EU electricity demand rose 2.2%.

Solar power helped stabilize European electricity grids during late June heatwaves when daily power demand increased up to 14% due to air conditioning usage, with solar delivering up to 50 gigawatts of power in Germany alone on peak days according to Ember's heatwave impact report.</span

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Solar power helped stabilize European electricity grids during late June heatwaves when daily power demand increased up to 14% due to air conditioning usage, with solar delivering up to 50 gigawatts of power in Germany alone on peak days according to Ember's heatwave impact report.

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Despite solar records, fossil fuel dependency actually increased 13% in early 2025 due to unreliable renewables. Wind generation fell significantly, forcing greater reliance on gas to maintain grid stability. Overall renewable energy contribution dropped from 358.1 TWh to 344.4 TWh, highlighting intermittency challenges.

Despite solar records, fossil fuel dependency actually increased 13% in early 2025 due to unreliable renewables. Wind generation fell significantly, forcing greater reliance on gas to maintain grid stability. Overall renewable energy contribution dropped from 358.1 TWh to 344.4 TWh, highlighting intermittency challenges.

Solar is EUs biggest power source for the first time ever

Solar generation on the rise in Europe in first half of 2025

Solar Power Becomes EU's Top Electricity Source for First Time

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Solar power's dominance proves renewable energy can reliably meet Europe's growing electricity needs. Record solar generation helped manage heatwave demand spikes while coal usage plummeted to historic lows. This milestone demonstrates the EU's successful energy transition away from fossil fuels toward clean, sustainable power sources.

Solar power's dominance proves renewable energy can reliably meet Europe's growing electricity needs. Record solar generation helped manage heatwave demand spikes while coal usage plummeted to historic lows. This milestone demonstrates the EU's successful energy transition away from fossil fuels toward clean, sustainable power sources.

Solar Power Becomes EU's Top Electricity Source for First Time

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