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Solar Power Becomes EU’s Top Electricity Source in June

Peak summer sunshine on expanded photovoltaic capacity drove solar to 22.1%, overtaking all other power sources

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Solarenergie ist im Juni 2025 erstmals die größte Stromquelle in der Europäischen Union gewesen. 22,1 Prozent des in der EU verbrauchten Stroms stammten im vergangenen Monat aus Solaranlagen, wie der britische Thinktank Ember am Donnerstag mitteilte.

Overview

  • Solar panels produced a record 45.4 TWh in June, enough to fully supply roughly 340 million EU residents
  • Photovoltaic output surpassed nuclear’s 21.8 % share and wind’s 15.8 % to claim the top generation slot
  • Coal’s contribution dropped to just 6.1 %, marking its lowest monthly share since record-keeping began
  • Fossil fuels accounted for 23.6 % of EU electricity in June, remaining slightly above the May 2024 low due to higher gas use
  • EU electricity consumption rose 2.2 % to 1,313 TWh in H1 2025, underscoring growing demand amid the green transition