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

Published JUL 10 2025

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Above: A house with solar panels on the roof. Image credit: Unsplash

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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.

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Metaculus Prediction

There's a 77% chance that solar power on Earth will dominate renewable energy consumption before 2031, according to the Metaculus prediction community.