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

Feb 9, 2022

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. Image: Eurostat

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