Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Europe's push to become less reliant on imported fossil fuels has resulted in the growth of solar power with a record 25% of the EU’s electricity being generated by solar in June.
Germany, Spain and Poland have been at the forefront of this rapid expansion which accelerated after the outbreak of the war in Ukraine.
Renewable energy sources have become even more important as the US-Israeli war on Iran disrupts energy supplies coming through the Strait of Hormuz.
But the success of Europe's solar power depends on how fast governments upgrade and invest in infrastructure.
Can the EU successfully transition to solar and could it be the energy source which helps combat further energy shocks?
Joining Enda Brady for this discussion:
Osman Zengin
Lecturer in Energy Law and Policy at University of East London
Chris Aylett
Research Fellow in the Environment and Society Centre at Chatham House
Patrizio Donati
Founder of Terrawatt
#solarpower #europe #EU #energysecurity #warinukraine #iranwar
Roundtable is a discussion programme with an edge. Broadcast out of London and presented by Enda Brady, it's about bringing people to the table, listening to every opinion, and analysing every point of view. From fierce debate to reflective thinking, Roundtable discussions offer a different perspective on the issues that matter to you. Watch it every weekday at 15:00 GMT on TRT World.
Europe's push to become less reliant on imported fossil fuels has resulted in the growth of solar power with a record 25% of the EU’s electricity being generated by solar in June.
Germany, Spain and Poland have been at the forefront of this rapid expansion which accelerated after the outbreak of the war in Ukraine.
Renewable energy sources have become even more important as the US-Israeli war on Iran disrupts energy supplies coming through the Strait of Hormuz.
But the success of Europe's solar power depends on how fast governments upgrade and invest in infrastructure.
Can the EU successfully transition to solar and could it be the energy source which helps combat further energy shocks?
Joining Enda Brady for this discussion:
Osman Zengin
Lecturer in Energy Law and Policy at University of East London
Chris Aylett
Research Fellow in the Environment and Society Centre at Chatham House
Patrizio Donati
Founder of Terrawatt
#solarpower #europe #EU #energysecurity #warinukraine #iranwar
Roundtable is a discussion programme with an edge. Broadcast out of London and presented by Enda Brady, it's about bringing people to the table, listening to every opinion, and analysing every point of view. From fierce debate to reflective thinking, Roundtable discussions offer a different perspective on the issues that matter to you. Watch it every weekday at 15:00 GMT on TRT World.
