EU Q2 renewables: solar leads at 41.6%, hydropower third

In Q2 2026, solar energy accounted for 41.6% of total renewable electricity production in the EU, making it the top renewable source, with hydropower ranking third. This marks a continued shift toward solar dominance in the EU's renewable mix, reflecting policy and cost trends. The data is from a single source and lacks full context on absolute volumes or year-on-year changes.