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Categories: TECHNOLOGY · BUSINESS
EU renewable electricity expansion
Entities: Switzerland · Germany · European Union · Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE · Latvia
Overview
Eurostat provisional data show that renewable sources supplied just under half of the EU’s gross electricity consumption in 2025, reaching 49.9% and marking a 2.4‑point increase from the previous year. The share of renewables in total final energy consumption also rose to 26.2% in 2025, still short of the bloc’s 2030 target.
In the first half of 2026, solar photovoltaic generation accelerated further. Solar power accounted for more than 20% of EU electricity demand in May, June and July, with the average share climbing from 18% a year earlier to 21.5% in July. Latvia set a record with solar covering 49% of its electricity demand in June, while Germany sustained a solar share above 30% for three consecutive months. Switzerland and Austria also posted new solar‑share highs.
Together, the data illustrate a rapid expansion of renewable electricity, especially solar, across the EU as member states move toward higher renewable targets.
Timeline
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9 days ago
[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sourcesEU Solar Power Share Tops 20% for Three Consecutive MonthsSolar power supplied over 20% of EU electricity in May‑July 2026, with Latvia at 49%, Germany above 30% for three months, and Switzerland over 25%, marking record photovoltaic growth.
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16 days ago
[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesEU renewable electricity share hits 50% in 2025, Cyprus among lowestEU renewable electricity reached 49.9% of consumption in 2025, up 2.4 points, while Cyprus lagged with 27.5%, the lowest among member states.
Sources
politis.com.cy · pv-magazine.de · reporter.gr · sabbiotech.com