EU Renewable Energy Progress Report 2015

Every two years, EU countries report on their progress towards the EU's 2020 renewable energy goals. Based on the national reports, the European Commission produces an EU-wide report which gives an overview of renewable energy policy developments in EU countries.

Findings from the latest EU-wide report in 2015:

• 25 EU countries are expected to meet their 2013/2014 interim renewable energy targets
• In 2014, the projected share of renewable energy in the gross final energy consumption is 15.3%
• The EU's 2020 renewables target has resulted in around 326 Mt of avoided CO₂ emissions in 2012, rising to 388 Mt in 2013
• It has also led to a reduction in the EU's demand for fossil fuels to the tune of 116 Mtoe (2013 figure)
• The 2014 projected share of renewable energy in transport is 5.7% meaning that achieving the target will be challenging but feasible, with some EU countries making good progress