The overall share of renewables in the European Union's final energy consumption reached 21.8 percent in 2021. Electricity had the highest renewable share at some 37.6 percent, followed by heating and cooling at 22.9 percent. The transportation sector had the lowest share of renewables in the European Union, with only 9.1 percent.
Share of renewables in gross final energy consumption in the European Union in 2021, by segment
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