July 30, 2025European electricity markets register declines in the fourth week of July with higher wind energy and lower solar photovoltaic energy production

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European electricity markets register declines in the fourth week of July with higher wind energy and lower solar photovoltaic energy production

During the fourth week of July, solar photovoltaic energy production decreased in the main European electricity markets, while wind energy production increased in many of them. Electricity demand fell in several key markets, leading to a widespread decline in electricity prices. Brent oil and gas futures also dropped, and CO₂ emission allowance prices showed slight fluctuations.

July 28, 2025New analysis reveals that EU solar stalls, 2025 projected to mark first year of market decline in a decade

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New analysis reveals that EU solar stalls, 2025 projected to mark first year of market decline in a decade

New mid-year market analysis for EU solar forecasts -1.4% annual growth for 2025. This would mark the first year of negative market growth since 2015, putting the continent’s 2030 targets at risk. Despite forecasted negative growth, years of solar boom mean that the EU will meet the RePower EU 2025 solar target of 400 GW* – by the end of the year the bloc should host 402 GW.

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