Study: Solar power boom has saved Europe €40bn since start of Iran war

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New data from SolarPower Europe shows surge in solar generation has slashed gas import costs, but industry warns more action is needed to cut Europe's fossil fuel bill for good

The rise in solar power has saved the European Union €40bn in gas import costs since the start of the Iran war, according to new data published today. Trade body SolarPower Europe released the new analysis,...

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