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- Solar generation rose 17 percent on heatwave days in France and up to 17 percent across Europe, helping meet higher electricity demand.
- Daily electricity demand jumped up to 28 percent in Italy, 23 percent in Hungary, 14 percent in France and 13 percent in Spain.
- Senior energy analyst Chris Rosslowe said pairing solar with battery storage can shift cheap daytime power to evenings, improving system resilience during heatwaves.
