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Is solar power the most competitive source of electricity in Europe?
The cost of solar power decreased by 82% between 2010-2020, making it the most competitive source of electricity in many parts of the EU. In 2024, 46.9% of the electricity generated in the EU came from renewables and 22% of renewable electricity came from solar energy (Eurostat, March 2025). Source: SolarPower Europe
Is solar a good source of energy in the EU?
Solar is the fastest growing energy source in the EU and is cheap, clean and flexible. The cost of solar power decreased by 82% between 2010-2020, making it the most competitive source of electricity in many parts of the EU.
What is the EU doing with solar energy?
The EU funds many solar cell projects, such as the PERTPV project, in which perovskite-based materials were used to build a new type of solar cell. Photovoltaic technology is becoming more widely used worldwide. Year after year, photovoltaics make up a bigger share of the EU's energy mix.
What is the EU solar energy strategy?
As part of the REPowerEU plan, in May 2022 the Commission adopted an EU solar energy strategy, which identifies remaining barriers and challenges in the solar energy sector and outlines initiatives to overcome them and accelerate the deployment of solar technologies.
How much solar power does the EU produce?
The production volume of electricity from solar photovoltaic power in the European Union has been steadily increasing in the last years. In 2024, the EU's solar PV power production stood at over 296 terawatt-hours.