Solar leads EU electricity generation as renewables hit 54%
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- More than half of the EU's electricity in Q2 2025 came from renewables (54%).
- Solar energy led with 22% of total electricity in June 2025, surpassing nuclear, wind, hydro, and natural gas.
- Denmark led with 94.7% renewable electricity, while Slovakia, Malta, and the Czech Republic lagged behind.
- 15 EU countries increased their renewable generation share year-over-year, with Luxembourg and Belgium showing the most significant gains.
- Solar accounted for 36.8% of renewable generation in the EU, followed by wind (29.5%) and hydro (26%).
- The 30% federal solar tax credit in the U.S. is ending soon, prompting a push for solar adoption.