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EU Solar Market Growth in First Half of 2026
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SolarPower Europe
European Union
January to June 2026
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EU installed 33.8 GW of new solar capacity in H1 2026, a 1.9% increase year-on-year.
Solar generation avoided approximately €30 billion in gas import costs since March 1.
Solar power met a record 25% of EU electricity demand in June 2026.
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