Solar has saved the EU €37.4 billion since the war on Iran began
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The "explosion" of solar energy in Europe appears to have "shielded" households from the debilitating cost of natural gas, as the war in Iran continues to highlight the risks...More...
Europe's solar energy boom protects households from huge gas costs, while Iran's war once again brings out the dangers of fossil fuel dependence, writes...
€30 billion of gas imports now avoided thanks to Europe’s solar fleet
Solar power has saved Europe more than €30 billion in avoided gas imports in the six months since the outbreak of the Iran War. Savings accelerated during this summer as higher volumes of solar power became available and fossil fuel prices climbed. This summer’s heatwaves and droughts reduced the efficiency of, or even shut down, some thermal power plants. Reduced reservoir levels limited hydropower output while low cooling water levels affected…
Increased use of solar energy has helped Europe save approximately €37.4 billion ($42.02 billion) by reducing gas imports since the conflict in Iran broke out. China: Solar power capacity surpasses coal power for the first time. China's solar power capacity is expected to surpass coal power in the third quarter. China operates its first floating wind turbine capable of withstanding a Category 17 storm.
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