Progressing Towards the 2020 Renewable Energy Target in Europe
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Learn about the EU's 20-20-20 policy for 2020 renewable energy goals, national action plans, and technology breakdown. Discover how renewable energy is set to double by 2020.
Progressing Towards the 2020 Renewable Energy Target in Europe
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Renewable energy update: Progressing towards the 2020 target European Commission, DG Energy 03/2011 20/12/2019 EUROPEANCOMMISSION
The 20-20-20 EU policyBy 2020 100% -20% -20% +20% 8,5% Greenhousegas levels Energyconsumption Renewablesinenergy mix
The Renewable Energy Directive • Sets mandatory national targets for renewable energy shares in 2020 • Requires national action plans (all in) • Requires reduction of administrative and regulatory barriers, provision of information and training • Improves renewables’ access to the electricity grid
National Renewable Energy Action Plans indicate: • Planned growth to 2020 leading to 20.6% by 2020 • 2 MS will partly rely on imports using cooperation mechanisms • Total renewable energy consumption will double from 99 Mtoe (2005) to 245 Mtoe (2020) • Commission writing to MS seeking revisions/clarification
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