Solar led EU electricity generation in June

Solar energy became the leading source of electricity in the European Union for the first time in June, surpassing nuclear and wind power. Coal use simultaneously hit a record low. The shift was driven by record sunshine and increased solar installations, with solar accounting for 22.1% of the EU's electricity. Coal's share fell to 6.1%, with significant drops in major coal-using countries like Germany and Poland. Experts note this milestone reflects a rapid transformation of the EU's power system. While solar is growing in Canada, it remains a small portion of the country's electricity generation compared to the EU.