The Top 5 European Countries that Lead the Solar Movement
Traveling to any European nation, you will likely stumble upon a roadside landscape with numerous encompassing solar panels gleaming in the open sunlight. The ubiquity of an engulfing sheet of photovoltaic (PV) cells within a remote European Union (EU) area is a surefire indicator that renewable energy has gradually become predominant among EU citizens when we talk about mitigating the climate crisis.
Despite the life-changing benefits sustainable energy offers, some politicians comment that solar power collectors would someday blanket unused farmlands, implying that they dislike such a possibility. Regardless, most ground-mounted panels only cover about 0.1 percent of – for example – the entire United Kingdom, meaning the coverage is just behind most golf courses.
With solar energy now playing a crucial role in the transition to a greener EU, here are the top five European countries that are spearheading the solar revolution.
1. The Netherlands
During the summer of 2022, the Netherlands came out on top and – according to the solar-powered electricity generation percentage – accounted for approximately 23 percent.
2. Germany
The second-largest European player as far as sustainable electricity generation is concerned is Germany, with an estimated 19 percent produced through solar means.
3. Spain
Another top figure in electricity generation via solar is Spain, contributing relatively 17 percent of overall production throughout the EU.
4. Greece
One surprising entry on this compilation and a relatively new major player in the sustainability segment is Greece, having generated nearly 100 percent of its electricity from renewables.
5. Poland
Perhaps one of the main reasons why Poland is on this list likely has to do with its rapid increase in solar generation during 2018, expanding its production up to 26 times.
It’s about time for developing countries and other developed nations to look into incorporating solar energy into their electricity generation for a brighter, greener future.
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