In 2017, the share of energy from renewable sources in the gross final consumption of energy reached 17.5% in the EU, up from 17.0% in 2016 and more than double its 2004 level (8.5%), according to data provided by Eurostat on Tuesday 12 February.
The EU’s target is to increase the share of renewable energy to 20% by 2020 and to at least 32% by 2030. Eleven Member States have already achieved their 2020 targets.
Eurostat confirms that the share of renewable energy is highest in Sweden...