Annual electricity generation from photovoltaic panels in Western Europe

How much solar energy does the EU generate?

In 2024, 46.9% of the electricity generated in the EU came from renewables and 22.% of it came from solar energy (Eurostat, March 2025). The EU solar generation capacity keeps increasing and reached, according to SolarPower Europe, an estimated 338 GW in 2024. The EU has long been a front-runner in the roll-out of solar energy.

Which country generates the most electricity from solar photovoltaics?

In 2023, Germany was the country with the highest electricity generation from solar photovoltaics, amounting to more than 60 terawatt-hours. That is roughly one-fourth of the total generation in the European Union.

How much solar power will Europe have in 2021?

According to what is forecasted by SolarPower, the European Union made a record-breaking solar growth when it managed to install 25.9 GW solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity, connected to the grid in 2021. This solar capacity made a 34% year-on-year leap, which is higher than the 19.3 GW installed in 2020.

Is solar energy the most competitive source of electricity in the EU?

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 it came from solar energy (Eurostat, March 2025).

Will Europe quadruple its solar power generation by 2030?

Solar Power also stated that because of the 34 percent solar capacity growth in 2021, Europe is expected to quadruple its solar energy generation by 2030. The forecast report reveals that there will be a total capacity of 672 GW.

How much solar power does the EU have in 2024?

The EU solar generation capacity keeps increasing and reached, according to SolarPower Europe, an estimated 338 GW in 2024. The EU has long been a front-runner in the roll-out of solar energy. Under the European Green Deal and the REPowerEU plan, solar power is a building block of the EU’s transition to cleaner energy.