The statistic shows the installed power generation capacity by source in the European Union (EU-28) in 2010 and in 2030 under the reference case and REmap in gigawatts. The total installed power generation capacity in the European Union (EU-28) is expected to increase from 865 gigawatt in 2010 to 1,080 gigawatt in the reference case and to 1,238 gigawatt in REmap by 2030.
Installed power generation capacity in the European Union (EU-28) in 2010 and in 2030*, by source
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*The source adds that the Renewable energy roadmap (REmap) determines the potential for countries, regions and the world to scale up renewables. REmap assesses renewable energy potential assembled from the bottom-up, starting with country analyses done in collaboration with country experts, and then aggregating these results to arrive at a global picture
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IRENA, & European Commission. (February 18, 2018). Installed power generation capacity in the European Union (EU-28) in 2010 and in 2030*, by source (in gigawatts) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved July 23, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/859472/installed-power-generation-capacity-european-union-eu-28/
IRENA, und European Commission. "Installed power generation capacity in the European Union (EU-28) in 2010 and in 2030*, by source (in gigawatts)." Chart. February 18, 2018. Statista. Accessed July 23, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/859472/installed-power-generation-capacity-european-union-eu-28/
IRENA, European Commission. (2018). Installed power generation capacity in the European Union (EU-28) in 2010 and in 2030*, by source (in gigawatts). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: July 23, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/859472/installed-power-generation-capacity-european-union-eu-28/
IRENA, and European Commission. "Installed Power Generation Capacity in The European Union (Eu-28) in 2010 and in 2030*, by Source (in Gigawatts)." Statista, Statista Inc., 18 Feb 2018, https://www.statista.com/statistics/859472/installed-power-generation-capacity-european-union-eu-28/
IRENA & European Commission, Installed power generation capacity in the European Union (EU-28) in 2010 and in 2030*, by source (in gigawatts) Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/859472/installed-power-generation-capacity-european-union-eu-28/ (last visited July 23, 2024)
Installed power generation capacity in the European Union (EU-28) in 2010 and in 2030*, by source (in gigawatts) [Graph], IRENA, & European Commission, February 18, 2018. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/859472/installed-power-generation-capacity-european-union-eu-28/
