ENTSOG TYNDP 2017 - Main Report

Figure 2.11 using Eurostat data, shows the share of renewable energy in the gross final energy consumption for the EU-28 is 16% in 2014, slightly above the target set by the National Renewable Energy Action Plans (NREAPs). Sectors are performing at different levels and transport is believed to have challenging but feasible path from 5.9% in 2014 to 10% in 2020.

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Figure 2.11: RES share in gross final energy consumption (Source: Eurostat and NREAP data)

In order to reach the 2030 targets for total energy consumption from renewables, the European Commission estimates that this will require approximately a 45% share of renewables in the total electricity production. In 2014, Eurostat reports that the EU28 reached 27.5%.

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Figure 2.12: RES share in electricity (Source: Eurostat)

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Ten-Year Network Development Plan 2017 Main Report