European solar grid proposed as alternative to US LNG imports (socialeurope.eu)

• Southern Europe to power north via solar grid
• Spain already covers full days with solar alone
• French nuclear as baseload insurance
• Reduced structural funds via solar surplus
• Benefits for EU cable and aluminum industries

"An article on Social Europe argues that Europe can achieve energy independence by expanding southern solar capacity and building a north-south grid, replacing both Russian gas and expensive US LNG. Spain already meets its entire electricity demand on some days from solar. The authors see political obstacles but economic benefits for EU cable manufacturers and aluminum smelters."