Energy Transition

Europe is beating its renewable energy targets. Which countries are leading the charge?

Wind turbines in France.

The official EU definition of renewable sources includes hydropower, wind, solar, geothermal energy and air heat pumps. Image: Unsplash/ Thomas Reaubourg

Douglas Broom
Senior Writer, Forum Agenda
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Scandinavian countries are leaders on the use of renewable energy.
Scandinavian countries are leaders on the use of renewable energy. Image: Eurostat

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Renewable electricity generation is expected to more than double by 2025, compared with 2010.
Renewable electricity generation is expected to more than double by 2025, compared with 2010. Image: IEA
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