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

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

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

At least 13 EU countries recorded their highest-ever monthly solar generation in June, including Germany, Spain, the 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, down from 8.8% the previous year. Germany and Poland achieved record monthly lows of 12.4% and 42.9%, respectively, despite generating nearly 80% of the bloc's coal-fired electricity.

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Coal's contribution to EU electricity fell to a record low of 6.1% in June, down from 8.8% the previous year. Germany and Poland achieved record monthly lows of 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 terawatt-hours in the same period the previous year, according to data from the Fraunhofer Institute.

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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 terawatt-hours in the same period the previous year, according to data from the Fraunhofer Institute.

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

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

Solar power helped stabilize European electricity grids during the late June heat waves when daily power demand increased by up to 14% due to air conditioning usage. On peak days, solar power delivered up to 50 gigawatts in Germany alone, according to Ember's heatwave impact report.

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Solar power helped stabilize European electricity grids during the late June heat waves when daily power demand increased by up to 14% due to air conditioning usage. On peak days, solar power delivered up to 50 gigawatts in Germany alone, according to Ember's heatwave impact report.

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

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

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.

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.

Record EU solar generation helped stabilize power supply during heatwave

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.

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.

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

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

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

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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 clear ability to successfully transition to clean, sustainable energy sources, away from fossil fuels.

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 clear ability to successfully transition to clean, sustainable energy sources, away from fossil fuels.

Despite record renewable gains, political turbulence threatens to derail Europe’s clean energy future. While solar and wind are booming, national delays, weakened climate plans, and rising opposition put the EU’s transition at risk. The market is advancing — but politics may be backpedaling, and the EU’s energy transition stands at a crossroads.

Despite record renewable gains, political turbulence threatens to derail Europe’s clean energy future. While solar and wind are booming, national delays, weakened climate plans, and rising opposition put the EU’s transition at risk. The market is advancing — but politics may be backpedaling, and the EU’s energy transition stands at a crossroads.

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