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Solar becomes main source of electricity in the EU for

Solar energy was the main source of electricity in the European Union for the first time in history in June, according to new figures.

Solar power in the European Union

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Solar power consists of photovoltaics (PV) and solar thermal energy in the European Union (EU). In 2010, the €2.6 billion European solar heating sectors consisted of small and medium-sized businesses, generated 17.3 terawatt-hours (TWh) of energy, employed 33,500 workers, and created one new job for every 80 kW of added capacity.

Electricity production, consumption and market overview

EU statistics on electricity generation by source, electricity consumption of households, and the level of liberalisation are presented.

Solar Generators: The Key to Renewable Energy in the EU

Discover the EU''s use of solar generators for renewable energy, powering homes, businesses, and remote areas with clean energy while improving resilience in off-grid and emergency

Solar was EU''s leading electricity generation source in Q2 2025

In June 2025, solar energy became the leading source of electricity in the EU for the first time, accounting for 22% of total electricity generated. This exceeded nuclear energy, which

Solar Power Becomes EU''s Top Electricity Source

Solar has become the EU''s main source of electricity, marking a historic turning point in Europe''s energy mix as solar power surpasses nuclear and wind, accelerates renewable expansion, lowers carbon

Solar power was EU''s largest source of electricity in June 2025

June 2025 was the first month in history where solar energy (22.0%) was the main source of electricity generated in the EU, ahead of nuclear (21.6%), wind (15.8%), hydro (14.1%) and

Solar energy in the EU

Eurostat divides solar energy into solar thermal (radiation exploited for solar heat) and solar photovoltaic (PV) for electricity production.

European Electricity Review 2026 | Ember

Wind and solar generated a record 30% of EU electricity, higher than fossil power for the first time on record. EU solar generation reached a record 369 TWh in 2025, 20% higher than last

EU''s Power Generation Update: Report

Key highlights from the the report “Solar is EU''s biggest power source for the first time ever” by EMBER are: -Solar power generated 22.1% of EU electricity (45.4 TWh) in June 2025, more

Solar power in the European Union

Solar power consists of photovoltaics (PV) and solar thermal energy in the European Union (EU). Solar power is growing in every EU country.