Solar just became Europe’s biggest source of electricity – here’s the milestone it hit
Solar power reached a new milestone across Europe last month, generating a record 52 terawatt-hours (TWh) of electricity and supplying 25% of all electricity used in the European Union in June 2026…
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EU Solar Power Hits 25% Share of Electricity in June 2026 as Generation Reaches Record 52 TWh
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e360.yale.edu·1y agoThe Summer the Sun Became Europe’s Biggest Power Source
Europe hit 25% solar power for the first time in June 2026. It's not a prediction anymore—it's the new normal.
EU solar energy sets record: 25% of power in June
For the first time ever, solar was the EU's top power source in June, supplying a quarter of all electricity generated.
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