But the sunshine also increased the availability of solar energy, the same analysis from energy think tank Ember shows, helping Europe’s power grids pass “the stress test” of extreme heat.

Extreme heat Tuesday put stress on electrical grid in area; thousands lost power during event By Travis Andersen Globe Staff,Updated June 25, 2025, 3:51 p.m.

Duquesne Light said Wednesday's severe weather and extreme heat could lead to power outages in the Pittsburgh area.

By using light and enzymes to convert cheap, easy-to-make mixtures into high-value compounds, the method can reduce costs and chemical waste — making it both practical and environmentally friendly.