This statistic shows the proportion of energy derived from renewable sources in the European Union (EU) Member States in 2015, against 2020 targets. Under Directive 2009/28/EC each Member State has legally binding renewable energy targets to achieve. In 2014, 12 member states either met or exceeded their targets for 2020.
Share of energy from renewable sources in gross final energy consumption in the European Union (28 countries) in 2015, against 2020 targets
The source adds the following information: "This indicator is based on the definitions included in the Directive 2009/28/EC(Renewable Energy Directive) on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources. It is calculated on the basis of data collected in the framework of Regulation (EC) No 1099/2008 on energy statistics and complemented by specific supplementary data transmitted by national administrations to Eurostat. This indicator measures how extensive is the use of renewable energy and, by implication, the degree to which renewable fuels have substituted fossil and/or nuclear fuels and therefore contributed to the decarbonisation of the EU economy. It also show what is the progress on EU level towards Europe 2020 target for renewable energies of increasing the share of renewable energy in gross final energy consumption to 20% by 2020."
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European Commission, & Eurostat. (October 2, 2017). Share of energy from renewable sources in gross final energy consumption in the European Union (28 countries) in 2015, against 2020 targets [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 22, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/419229/eu-share-of-energy-from-renewable-sources-against-targets/
European Commission, und Eurostat. "Share of energy from renewable sources in gross final energy consumption in the European Union (28 countries) in 2015, against 2020 targets." Chart. October 2, 2017. Statista. Accessed December 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/419229/eu-share-of-energy-from-renewable-sources-against-targets/
European Commission, Eurostat. (2017). Share of energy from renewable sources in gross final energy consumption in the European Union (28 countries) in 2015, against 2020 targets. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/419229/eu-share-of-energy-from-renewable-sources-against-targets/
European Commission, and Eurostat. "Share of Energy from Renewable Sources in Gross Final Energy Consumption in The European Union (28 Countries) in 2015, against 2020 Targets." Statista, Statista Inc., 2 Oct 2017, https://www.statista.com/statistics/419229/eu-share-of-energy-from-renewable-sources-against-targets/
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Share of energy from renewable sources in gross final energy consumption in the European Union (28 countries) in 2015, against 2020 targets [Graph], European Commission, & Eurostat, October 2, 2017. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/419229/eu-share-of-energy-from-renewable-sources-against-targets/
