Introduction: The world's best solar PV (photovoltaic) projects now offer the cheapest electricity in history, according to the IEA (International Energy Agency).   In this European Solar report, we provide a high level introduction to the use of  PV within the EU. Also, one of the largest global PV markets.  Despite rapid growth the PV sector currently provides only 4% of the EU's total electricity.  Not unexpectedly Covid has impacted the ongoing rollout.  Even so, the resilience shown has been impressive and there is a hope of a post pandemic bounce.  Owing to the green tilted 750 billion Euro recovery as [...]