Solar supplies over 20% of EU electricity for three months in a row

Photovoltaics met more than one-fifth of EU electricity demand in May, June, and July for the first time, with Latvia reaching a continental record of 49% solar generation in June.

First covered Jul 31, 2026 · 5:00 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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57d PV Magazine Solar’s share of EU electricity demand tops 20% for three consecutive months — Data compiled by the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE shows photovoltaics supplied more than 20% of EU electricity demand in May, June and…

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