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Global solar to surge to 20% of power generation on north’s longest day of year

Published 00:01 on June 21, 2024 / Last updated at 16:46 on June 17, 2024 / / Americas, Asia Pacific, EMEA (Europe), International, Net Zero Transition (Power/Electrification)

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Solar power is expected to generate a fifth of global electricity across midday peaks on Friday's summer solstice and 8% across the month of June, making it the fastest-growing source of power in the world, according to new research.
Solar power is expected to generate a fifth of global electricity across midday peaks on Friday's summer solstice and 8% across the month of June, making it the fastest-growing source of power in the world, according to new research.


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