Share of renewable energy in gross final energy consumption

Description

This indicator is calculated on the basis of Directive 2009/28/EC on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources.

The calculation is based on data collected in the framework of Regulation (EC) No 1099/2008 on energy statistics and complemented by specific supplementary data transmitted by national administrations to Eurostat.

In some countries the statistical systems are not yet fully developed to meet all requirements of Directive 2009/28/EC, in particular with respect to ambient heat captured from the environment by heat pumps.

This is indicator is a Sustainable Development Indicator (SDI). It has been chosen for the assessment of the progress towards the objectives and targets of the EU Sustainable Development Strategy. Data collection covers the full spectrum of the 28 Member States of the European Union.

 The share of energy from renewable sources is calculated for four indicators

• Transport (RES-T)
• Heating and Cooling (RES-H&C)
• Electricity (RES-E)
• Overall RES share (RES)

More details are available in the SHARES Tool-Manual.