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Solar panels work near the small town of Milagro, Navarra Province, northern Spain, on Feb. 24, 2023.

Video. Why EU renewables slipped below last year’s level despite solar surge

Updated: 24/09/2026 - 7:02 GMT+2

More than half of electricity generated in the EU came from renewable energy sources during the second quarter of 2026, new data shows.

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