Solar becomes EU’s top power source in June 2025
Solar power generated a record 22.1 per cent of the European Union’s electricity in June 2025, marking the first time it became the region’s largest single energy source. According to Ember, solar produced 45.4 TWh of electricity, surpassing nuclear (21.8 per cent) and wind (15.8 per cent). The shift was driven by a combination of expanded solar installations and favorable weather conditions. At least 13 EU countries set new solar generation records in June. Wind…