European Union solar power generation hits record high

Power boost: A worker on a hydraulic platform inspects solar panels at the Renewable Energy Systems Ltd solar park in France. Solar power is fast gaining ground in Europe. ―Bloomberg

PARIS: Solar power supply in the European Union (EU) during June and July rose to a record high in 2021, accounting for 10% of total electricity produced in the region, a report by independent climate think-tank Ember has said.

The 27 countries in the bloc generated nearly 39 terawatt hours (TWh) of power from solar panels during June and July, up 10.9 TWh from 2018, data from Ember showed.