The Renewable energy progress report was published on 1 February 2017. Having reached a share of 16% renewables in 2014 and nearly 16.4% in 2015, the EU as a whole is well on track to reach its 20% target by 2020. However, Member States will have to keep up their efforts in order to reach their national goals.

Moreover, the renewable energy sector brought a turnover of around €144bn in 2014 and more than one million people employed.

Find more data and learn more about why renewables are a key component of the EU strategy: http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_MEMO-17-163

Check your country’s progress towards renewable energy 2020 targets: