Solar just became Europe’s biggest source of electricity – here’s the milestone it hit

Electrek
By Michelle LewisJul 15, 2026, 5:36 pm330 ptsTop
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, according to new analysis from energy think tank Ember.

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