Five European nations set August solar generation records

France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and Portugal each hit daily solar production records in August, though wholesale electricity prices remained elevated above €100/MWh across the region.

First covered Aug 4, 2026 · 2:00 AM PT · 1 article

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3h PV Magazine France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal set daily solar records for August — AleaSoft Energy Forecasting recorded five new records for solar produced on a day in August over the weekend.

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