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Renewable energy sources made up 62% of EU's new electricity generating capacity in 2009

Brussels, 05/07/2010 (Agence Europe) - A report entitled “Renewable Energy Snapshots” published by the European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC) on Monday 5 July, shows that renewable energy sources accounted for 62% (17 GW) of the new electricity generation capacity installed in the EU27 in 2009. The share rose from 57% in 2008. For the second year running, wind energy accounted for the largest share of the new capacity: 10.2 GW out of the 27.5 GW built, representing 38% of the...

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