In 2023, 24.5% of the final gross energy consumption in the European Union originated from renewable sources, representing an increase of 1.4 percentage points compared to the previous year. However, this figure remains 18 percentage points below the 42.5% target set for 2030. To achieve this ambitious goal, an average annual increase of 2.6 percentage points would be required from 2024 to 2030.
Among the European Union countries, Sweden stands out as a leader in the use of renewable energies, with a remarkable 66.4% of its final energy consumption coming from these sources. Sweden bases its success on the use of solid biofuels, hydroelectric and wind energy. Finland closely follows Sweden, with 50.8% of its energy consumption derived from renewables, while Denmark ranks third, reaching 44.9%, where energy comes largely from solid biofuels and wind.
On the other hand, significant disparities are observed in the adoption of renewable energy among the countries in the region. Luxembourg presents the lowest levels, with only 11.6% of its energy consumption coming from renewable sources, followed by Belgium with 14.7% and Malta with 15.1%. These figures highlight the need for additional efforts to standardize the use of sustainable energies throughout the European Union.
The latest data on renewable energy, published by Eurostat, offer a clear view of the progress made by EU countries in transitioning to a more sustainable energy matrix. While progress has been made, there is still a long way to go to meet the goals set for 2030 and promote a significant change in the region’s energy landscape.
via: MiMub in Spanish
