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⚡️ 22% of EU electricity in June came from solar — making it the #1 power source for the first time in history. It has overtaken nuclear, wind, hydro, and natural gas across the EU’s grid. Source. Here’s the bigger picture 👇 🔹 In Q2 2025, renewables provided 54% of all EU electricity, up from 52.7% a year earlier. 🔹 Solar alone produced 122,317 GWh — nearly 20% of the total electricity mix. 🔹 The biggest year-on-year jumps in renewables came from:       • Luxembourg (+13.5 pp)       • Belgium (+9.1 pp) 🔹 Leaders in renewable share of electricity:       • Denmark — 94.7%       • Latvia — 93.4%       • Austria — 91.8% 🌍 What this means: Solar has moved from being “the future” to being the present backbone of Europe’s energy system. But at the same time, it’s worth noting that not every country has seen the same growth in solar’s share of the energy mix — some even recorded lower percentages than last year. 👉 I’m genuinely curious: for those of you in countries where solar or renewables haven’t grown as much, what do you think are the main reasons? Is it geography, policy, investment, or something else? Would love to hear perspectives from across Europe — this is about understanding the different challenges each country faces on the path to a cleaner grid. Source: https://lnkd.in/dTaRA-jQ)

🌍 Fact Check:  “Renewables don’t work. They’re too expensive. They’re a joke.” That’s what was recently claimed by Trump. But here’s what the data actually says 👇 ⚡ In 2024, 80% of the growth in global electricity generation came from renewables and nuclear, hitting 40% of total global electricity for the first time (IEA). ☀️🌬 In the U.S., solar + wind = 16% of electricity, now surpassing coal. 📈 By 2027, renewables (solar, wind, hydro) are expected to meet 95% of global electricity demand growth. 💰 And the cost myth? 90%+ of new renewable projects are already cheaper than fossil fuels (IRENA). Solar PV: 41% cheaper than the lowest-cost fossil option Onshore wind: 53% cheaper The numbers tell a very different story: ✅ Renewables work. ✅ Renewables are affordable. ✅ Renewables are powering the future. The real “joke” is ignoring the data. #RenewableEnergy #CleanTech #Sustainability #ClimateTech #EnergyTransition #Solar #Wind #Trump #President

The renewable energy source accounted for 22 per cent of the electricity generated in the EU, overtaking nuclear energy, which produced 21.6 per cent of the electricity. The data from Eurostat, the statistical office of the EU, showed that more than half of the EU’s electricity in the second quarter of 2025 came from renewables. Three countries in Europe managed to generate more than 90 per cent of their electricity from renewable energy sources, while 15 countries were able to increase the renewables share in their energy mix compared to the same period last year. “Denmark, with 94.7 per cent, had the highest share of renewables in net electricity generated, followed by Latvia (93.4 per cent) [and] Austria (91.8 per cent),” a Eurostat report noted. “The largest year-on-year increases were recorded in Luxembourg (+13.5 percentage points (pp)) and Belgium (+9.1 pp), both of them due to the increase in solar energy.” EU leaving US in the dust when it comes to paving the way to the future. #ItsEpsteinStupid #MAGAprotectsPedophiles #Homan$50KbribeCoverup #FascismIsEatingOurLunch

A significant milestone in the renewable energy sector has been reached - solar energy has become the leading source of electricity generation in the #EU for Q2 2025. With renewable energy sources generating 54% of the EU's net electricity, it's inspiring to see solar energising a noteworthy 19.9% of the total electricity generation mix. June 2025 was a turning point when #solar produced 22% of the EU's electricity, surpassing #nuclear at 21.6%. This shift reflects our growing commitment to sustainable energy solutions and the essential role solar energy plays in this transformation. Notably, #Denmark led the way with a staggering 94.7% of net electricity from renewables! It's motivating to see the dynamism in the renewable energy sector, opening up countless opportunities for skilled professionals. Click here to read more.... #RenewableEnergy #SolarPower #Sustainability #SolarEnergy #climatechange #carbon60 #sustainablefuture #decarbonisation #netzero #iea #irena #europe #investment

𝗦𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗡𝘂𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗔𝘀 𝗘𝗨’𝘀 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗜𝗻 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 For the first time, solar dominates EU power generation, pushing renewables to 54% share in Q2 *Solar energy led EU electricity generation in June 2025 with a 22% share, according to Eurostat *Thanks to this, renewable energy’s share in EU electricity in Q2 2025 rose to 54%, up from 52.7% in Q2 2024 *Denmark recorded the highest renewable electricity share at 94.7%, Slovakia the lowest at 19.9% #markets #Europe #EuropeanUnion #Eurostat For more details click on below link https://zurl.co/FCEme

While 2025 has brought significant headwinds, renewable energy is booming despite the U.S. federal subsidies ending. According to BloombergNEF, the U.S. will add a record amount of renewable energy and batteries through 2027. See our recent blog post with a curated set of resources on renewable energy demand globally, and the expected changes in the U.S. as a result of the OBBB. With the overall rise in demand for low-cost electricity, we expect to see continued growth in renewables, as we as clean firm power solutions like nuclear and geothermal. #cleanenergy #cleantech #renewables #OBBB https://lnkd.in/dzqKvasX

☀️ Solar takes the lead in Europe! In Q2 2025, solar generated 122,317 GWh, making up 19.9% of the EU’s electricity mix—and in June, it became the #1 electricity source for the first time ever, surpassing nuclear. Renewables overall hit 54% of total generation, with solar contributing 36.8% of that. 🌍 Denmark, Latvia, and Austria led the way with over 90% renewable shares, while Luxembourg and Belgium saw the biggest year-on-year gains. A clear sign that Europe’s energy transition is accelerating! 👉 https://ow.ly/i49t50X4OnF #SolarPower #EnergyTransition #CleanEnergy #Renewables #ClimateAction #SustainableEurope

☀️ Solar takes the lead in Europe! In Q2 2025, solar generated 122,317 GWh, making up 19.9% of the EU’s electricity mix—and in June, it became the #1 electricity source for the first time ever, surpassing nuclear. Renewables overall hit 54% of total generation, with solar contributing 36.8% of that. 🌍 Denmark, Latvia, and Austria led the way with over 90% renewable shares, while Luxembourg and Belgium saw the biggest year-on-year gains. A clear sign that Europe’s energy transition is accelerating! 👉 https://ow.ly/i49t50X4OnF #SolarPower #EnergyTransition #CleanEnergy #Renewables #ClimateAction #SustainableEurope

5 key energy trends the UK saw in April to June 2025, based on DESNZ data 1️⃣ The share of electricity generation from renewable sources during the second quarter of 2025 reached a new record level of 54.5% of all generation. 2️⃣ A 10% ↑ in offshore wind generation to 10.8 TWh and a 27% ↑ in solar output to a record 7.1 TWh contributed to the new record. Solar generation was at a record high share of 11% of all generation, with both record sun hours and increased capacity contributing. 3️⃣ Despite a 13% ↓ in nuclear output, the low carbon generation share reached a record high of 69.8 per cent, with fossil fuel share reaching a record low of 26.7%. 4️⃣ Energy production remains low by historic standards, down 25% on the second quarter of 2019 as output from the UK’s mature continental shelf continues to decline. 5️⃣ Total final energy consumption was 3.2% lower than in the second quarter of 2024, with a 15% ↓ in domestic consumption being notable. Record high temperatures for the quarter were a factor in this fall, but seasonally and temperature adjusted domestic consumption are near historic lows. Transport demand increased by nearly 4% with rises in petrol and jet fuel offsetting falls in diesel demand.

Today’s energy statistics show a nuanced but more encouraging outlook for the UK’s energy sector. 📈 In the three months to July, primary energy consumption fell, reflecting improved efficiency and changing demand. The 3.9% increase in indigenous energy production signals a welcome shift following years of rising imports due to declining North Sea output. ⚡ Renewables’ share of electricity generation was a record 54.5%, breaking the previous record from the same quarter in 2024. This was driven by higher renewable generation, lower nuclear generation and lower demand. 🌊 Offshore wind generation also continues to move in the right direction, accounting for over a third of new renewable capacity since Q2 2024, despite challenges like Hornsea 4. Looking ahead, grid reform remains key to unlocking clean energy. With the Connections Accelerator Service expected later this year, the energy sector also needs continued investment and planning certainty to deliver the UK’s net zero ambitions. Read more: Energy Trends and Prices statistical release: 30 September 2025 - GOV.UK #CleanEnergy #Renewables #GridReform