Solar became the EU''s largest source of electricity for the first time ever in June, according to a new report from energy think tank Ember. Ember found solar''s share of electricity...
Many European countries generated record levels of solar power in the first half of 2025, according to figures presented by the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE).
Solar reached new highs in the majority of EU countries in June 2025, with at least thirteen countries recording their highest ever month of solar generation. These solar records are
Wind and solar generated more EU electricity than fossil fuels for the first time in 2025, marking a “major milestone” in the transition to clean power.
Under the European Green Deal and the REPowerEU plan, solar power is a building block of the EU''s transition to cleaner energy. Its accelerated deployment contributes to reducing the EU''s
The cumulative installed solar PV capacity of the EU-27 Member States reached 269 GW at the end of 2023. It has multiplied over 2.500 times since the beginning of the millennium, when the grid
Find the most up-to-date statistics about the solar photovoltaic industry in Europe
At least six Eastern European nations will generate over 20% of their total monthly utility-supplied electricity from solar farms this summer, when regional solar radiation levels hit their...
Solar energy continues to play a pivotal role in the EU''s green transition, driven by innovations, investments, and policy efforts. This article explores Europe''s solar achievements in
EU solar power output grew 21.7% (i.e., by 54 terawatt-hours, TWh) in 2024, expanding from 9.3% to 11.1% of total generation – a trend mostly driven by new capacity additions. Solar plants
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