Solar buoyed Europe’s grid amid record-breaking heat and drought this summer

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By Austin CoronaAug 21, 2026, 4:45 am100 ptsTrending
Repeated record-breaking heat waves cooked the European continent this summer, delivering the region’s hottest June on record. A simultaneous, though possibly related, drought shriveled rivers to record lows. In addition to their impact on public health, the dual crises put pressure on Europe’s energy…

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