# 'A powerful buffer': How solar saved the EU €37.4 billion since the war on Iran began

https://mins.news/en/video/83439

- euronews, 2026-10-02 12:18 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=srp0UfoRBqo

> Europe’s solar boom is cushioning households from crippling gas costs as the war on Iran continues, while highlighting the dangers of relying on fossil fuels. Solar power has saved the EU €37.4 billion since the conflict began.

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