Solar Tops Eu Power Mix First Time June Ember Says
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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 marks the EU's successful transition to clean, sustainable energy sources, away from fossil fuels.
Despite solar records, fossil fuel dependency increased by 13% in early 2025 due to the unreliability of renewables. Wind generation decreased significantly, necessitating a greater reliance on gas to maintain grid stability. Overall, the renewable energy contribution dropped from 358.1 TWh to 344.4 TWh, highlighting the challenges of intermittency.
There's a 77% chance that solar power on Earth will dominate renewable energy consumption before 2031, according to the Metaculus prediction community.