In the wake of the energy crisis fueled by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Europe has seen a marked increase in solar energy adoption. Citizens like Jesus Miguel Vera Lopez in Spain and Corinna Gutmann in Germany reflect a growing trend in renewable energy initiatives. The EU aims for climate neutrality by 2050, and solar power is central to this mission. Countries have increased solar capacity significantly, with various policies like feed-in tariffs fostering this expansion, making solar energy not only a trend but a critical component of energy strategy moving forward.
"Solar energy will be the kingpin of this effort," according to the EU commission in its 2022 Solar Energy Strategy. "Panel by panel, the infinite energy of the sun will help reduce our dependence on fossil fuels."
"A lot has changed for the better since then," she told DW. Corinna Gutmann has wanted solar on her balcony since around 2013, but it was too difficult.
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