Wind Energy Subsidies Boost It To 8 Percent Of Europe's Electricity
Tuesday, August 4, 2015 - 06:40
in Physics & Chemistry
EU's grid connected cumulative capacity in 2014 reached 129 GW, meeting 8% of European electricity demand, equivalent to the combined annual consumption of Belgium, the Netherlands, Greece and Ireland. According to a JRC report, the impressive growth of the industry will allow at least 12% electricity share by 2020, a significant contribution to the goal of the European energy and climate package of 20% share of energy from renewable sources. read more