Solar Tops EU Power Mix

Eurostat data show that in June 2025, solar supplied 22% of the EU’s electricity—edging out nuclear—and renewables reached 54% of net generation in Q2. This marks the first time solar has been the EU’s largest single power source, with year‑over‑year gains led by countries like Luxembourg and Belgium. — A solar‑first grid signals a step‑change for European energy planning, accelerating debates over storage, transmission, and the role of gas and nuclear in balancing variable renewables.