In 2019, the share of energy derived from renewable energy sources in primary energy consumption amounted to 9.2 percent in North America. There was a steady increase in the share of renewables since 2000 in this region.
Share of renewable energy of primary energy consumed in North America between 1990 and 2019
Characteristic
Share of energy consumption
2019
9.2%
2018
9.1%
2017
9%
2016
8.6%
2015
8.4%
2014
8.4%
2013
8.4%
2012
8%
2011
7.7%
2010
7.1%
2009
7%
2008
6.7%
2007
6.4%
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