Wind and solar overtake fossil fuels in EU energy mix for first time
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.
EU Solar Output Tops 340 TWh in 2025, Lifting Renewables to Nearly
This shift comes as solar generation reached a record level in Europe in 2025, according to the report, producing more than 340 TWh. This lifted solar''s share in the EU power mix to 12.6%, its
Solar breaks European power generation record
This March marked the third month in a row that Europe broke a historic power generation record. According to Eurelectric, solar now accounts for over 10% of the continent''s electricity mix.
How Europe is paying for its solar boom
The EU has doubled its solar capacity in the last three years. How have subsidies made this possible, what support is still available, and what still needs to happen?
Europe''s Solar Industry Saw Record Growth and Innovations in 2024
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
Residential solar photovoltaics in Europe
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Solar Panel Selection Process for Central European Homes
Switching to solar power is an exciting opportunity for Central European homeowners seeking greater energy independence. With rooftop solar systems now able to meet as much as 40 percent of
Total EU-27 Solar PV capacity: a growth story
It has multiplied over 2.500 times since the beginning of the millennium, when the grid-connected solar era began with Germany''s introduction of the feed-in tariff law. Since then, the European Union''s
Rooftop Solar and Battery Storage for European Homeowners
As the EU''s Green Deal accelerates, rooftop solar and battery storage have become central to household energy transformation. European governments offer tax breaks, direct
Solar energy takes centre stage in the EU | BUILD UP
Solar energy has established itself as one of the most dynamic pillars of Europe''s energy transition. In recent years, its deployment has grown at a remarkable pace, driven by sustained cost