EU deploys 33.8 GW of solar in H1

The updated forecast shows EU demand remains resilient even as policy uncertainty, reduced support schemes, and grid constraints slow some national markets. For developers, the key signal is that Europe’s solar market is no longer capacity-constrained only by module supply; permitting, grid access, and revenue design are increasingly decisive. If the bloc lands near 68.1 GW for the year, 2026 would still rank among Europe’s strongest solar buildout years.