EU Market Outlook for Solar Power: 2025 Mid-Year Analysis

Welcome to our EU Market Outlook 2025: Mid-Year Analysis. This publication marks a new addition to SolarPower Europe''s solar and battery storage market outlook series.

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. Its accelerated

Spain maintains solar leadership, but needs to

Spain''s leadership in the European energy transition The abundance of wind and solar in Spain''s energy mix reflects natural geographical advantages and

Europe Solar PV Market Share, Outlook 2025-2034

The solar energy is expected to register exponential growth in the forthcoming years on account of gradual phasing out of coal power plants and supportive regulatory policies for renewable

Understanding Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Power Generation

Solar photovoltaic (PV) power generation is the process of converting energy from the sun into electricity using solar panels. Solar panels, also called PV panels, are combined

Solar generation on the rise in Europe in first half of 2025

Many European countries generated record levels of solar power in the first half of 2025, according to figures from Fraunhofer ISE.

The PV Paradox at 46℃: Europe''s High Temperatures Increase Power

A heatwave swept across the European continent, with record-breaking solar power generation contrasting sharply with the simultaneous decline in PV efficiency. The power grid

Photovoltaic Geographical Information System (PVGIS)

Free and open access to photovoltaic (PV) electricity generation potential for different technologies and configurations. Available in English, French, Italian, Spanish and German.

Solar power in the European Union

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The EU''s solar energy capacity increased significantly from 164.19 GW in 2021 to 259.99 GW by 2023, with employment in the sector growing from 466,000 workers in 2021 to 648,100 by the end of 2022, representing a 39% increase. These developments are part of the REPowerEU plan, which targets over 320 GW of solar photovoltaic capacity by 2025 and nearly 600 GW by 2030. The growth in jobs suggests the possibility of exceeding 1 million solar workers by 2025, ahead

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. Its accelerated deployment contributes to reducing the EU''s

Three Southern European Countries Set A Record For Daily Solar Power

According to the latest analysis by AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, Italy, Portugal and Spain set new daily solar power generation records at the end of June 2025, marking a

EU Market Outlook for Solar Power 2022-2026

SolarPower Europe''s annual EU Market Outlook helps policy stakeholders in delivering solar PV''s immense potential to meet the EU''s 2030 renewable energy targets. Produced with the

Europe Solar PV Market Share, Outlook 2025-2034

The Europe solar PV market size crossed USD 63.1 billion in 2024 and is set to register at a CAGR of 7.1% from 2025 to 2034, due to the growing focus on

Solar generation on the rise in Europe in first half of

Many European countries generated record levels of solar power in the first half of 2025, according to figures from Fraunhofer ISE.

Ranking of EU Countries by Installed Solar PV Capacity (2024)

Despite the promising potential, several challenges hinder the realization of solar energy''s benefits in rural Europe. Technical challenges such as the need for advanced energy

An assessment of the regional potential for solar power generation

A validation exercise showed that the resulting suitability map is a good predictor of appropriate locations for the deployment of PV power plants. The suitability map was in

Ranking of EU Countries by Installed Solar PV

Despite the promising potential, several challenges hinder the realization of solar energy''s benefits in rural Europe. Technical challenges

Best 59 Solar Panel Manufacturers in Europe : 2024

Its strategic location in Southern Europe and the Mediterranean''s favorable climate make it an ideal place for solar power generation. As such, Italy is

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The report provides a detailed year-by-year analysis for 2024 and a forecast extending to 2028, covering market growth scenarios under different policy environments,

Solar power generation by PV (photovoltaic) technology: A review

Solar power is the conversion of sunlight into electricity, either directly using photovoltaic (PV), or indirectly using concentrated solar power (CSP). The research has been

Total EU-27 Solar PV capacity: a growth story

As solar PV deployment ramps up across the EU, it''s not just about harnessing clean energy – it''s also about powering job growth. The expansion of solar installations creates a ripple effect,

Solar Photovoltaic Power Potential by Country

The potential for electricity generation from solar photovoltaic sources in most countries dwarfs their current electricity demand. Policymakers and investors

Three Southern European Countries Set A Record For Daily

According to the latest analysis by AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, Italy, Portugal and Spain set new daily solar power generation records at the end of June 2025, marking a

Photovoltaic Geographical Information System (PVGIS)

Free and open access to photovoltaic (PV) electricity generation potential for different technologies and configurations. Available in English, French, Italian,

Solar power in Spain

The boom in solar power installations were faster than anticipated and prices for grid connected solar power were not cut to reflect this, leading to a fast but unsustainable boom in

Installed solar energy capacity

Total solar (on- and off-grid) electricity installed capacity, measured in gigawatts. This includes solar photovoltaic and concentrated solar power.

Solar photovoltaics in Europe

The production volume of electricity from solar photovoltaic power in the European Union has been steadily increasing in the last years.

Europe Solar PV Market Share, Outlook 2025-2034

The solar energy is expected to register exponential growth in the forthcoming years on account of gradual phasing out of coal power plants and supportive

Flexible buildings, resilient grids

This includes funding for automation and control systems, home energy management systems, electrical panels, wiring, and energy sensing. Member States can also

Solar power in the European Union

In support of its solar energy strategy, the EU has implemented three key initiatives. Firstly, the European Solar Rooftops Initiative aims to increase solar installations on buildings.

EU Market Outlook for Solar Power 2021-2025

SolarPower Europe''s annual EU Market Outlook helps policy stakeholders in delivering solar PV''s immense potential to meet the EU''s 2030 renewable energy targets. Produced with the