Wind power was the largest source of gross electricity generation among renewables in the European Union in 2021, accounting for 35.1 percent of the total renewable gross electricity generation. In comparison, geothermal power only accounted for 0.6 percent of the gross electricity generation.
Distribution of renewables in gross electricity generation in the European Union (EU-27) in 2021
Basic Account
Get to know the platform
You only have access to basic statistics.
This statistic is not included in your account.
Starter Account
The ideal entry-level account for individual users
- Instant access to 1m statistics
- Download in XLS, PDF & PNG format
- Detailed references
$199 USD / Month *
Professional Account
Full access
Business Solutions including all features.
* Prices do not include sales tax.
Other statistics that may interest you Renewable energy in Scandinavia
Overview
3
Wind power in Denmark
5
- Premium Statistic Number of active wind power turbines in Denmark 2010-2023
- Premium Statistic Capacity of active wind power turbines in Denmark 2010-2023
- Basic Statistic Wind energy production in Denmark 2009-2022
- Premium Statistic Total use of wind power in Denmark from 2008-2022
- Premium Statistic Share of wind power coverage in Denmark 2009-2022
Wind power in Norway and Sweden
6
- Premium Statistic Number of wind turbines in Sweden 2009-2022
- Premium Statistic Number of wind power stations in Norway 2008-2019
- Premium Statistic Onshore wind energy capacity in Sweden 2008-2023
- Premium Statistic Onshore wind energy capacity in Norway 2008-2023
- Premium Statistic Wind energy production in Sweden 2008-2022
- Premium Statistic Production of wind power in Norway 2008-2022
Hydropower in Norway
4
Hydropower in Denmark and Sweden
4
Other renewable energy sources
6
- Premium Statistic Biomass energy production and consumption in Sweden 2016-2022
- Premium Statistic Biomass energy production and consumption in Denmark 2016-2022
- Premium Statistic Bioenergy capacity in Norway 2010-2023
- Premium Statistic Solar PV cumulative capacity in Denmark 2013-2023
- Premium Statistic Solar PV cumulative capacity in Sweden 2013-2023
- Premium Statistic Solar photovoltaic power capacity in Norway 2010-2023
Further related statistics
10
- Price of U.S. PV cell shipments - by type 2010
- Primary energy consumption in South Korea 2021-2022, by fuel
- Primary energy consumption in OECD countries 2019-2022, by fuel type
- Primary energy consumption in Brazil 2009-2022
- Primary energy consumption in Germany 1998-2022
- Primary energy consumption in Asia Pacific 2022
- U.S. wind power generation 2009-2040
- UK power market: electricity generation market share of UK utilities
- Biofuels related jobs worldwide by region 2019
- Primary energy consumption change in China 2000-2022
Further Content: You might find this interesting as well
Statistics
- Price of U.S. PV cell shipments - by type 2010
- Primary energy consumption in South Korea 2021-2022, by fuel
- Primary energy consumption in OECD countries 2019-2022, by fuel type
- Primary energy consumption in Brazil 2009-2022
- Primary energy consumption in Germany 1998-2022
- Primary energy consumption in Asia Pacific 2022
- U.S. wind power generation 2009-2040
- UK power market: electricity generation market share of UK utilities
- Biofuels related jobs worldwide by region 2019
- Primary energy consumption change in China 2000-2022
European Commission. (October 3, 2023). Distribution of renewables in gross electricity generation in the European Union (EU-27) in 2021 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved June 12, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/784058/gross-electricity-generation-european-union-eu-28/
European Commission. "Distribution of renewables in gross electricity generation in the European Union (EU-27) in 2021." Chart. October 3, 2023. Statista. Accessed June 12, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/784058/gross-electricity-generation-european-union-eu-28/
European Commission. (2023). Distribution of renewables in gross electricity generation in the European Union (EU-27) in 2021. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: June 12, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/784058/gross-electricity-generation-european-union-eu-28/
European Commission. "Distribution of Renewables in Gross Electricity Generation in The European Union (Eu-27) in 2021." Statista, Statista Inc., 3 Oct 2023, https://www.statista.com/statistics/784058/gross-electricity-generation-european-union-eu-28/
European Commission, Distribution of renewables in gross electricity generation in the European Union (EU-27) in 2021 Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/784058/gross-electricity-generation-european-union-eu-28/ (last visited June 12, 2024)
Distribution of renewables in gross electricity generation in the European Union (EU-27) in 2021 [Graph], European Commission, October 3, 2023. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/784058/gross-electricity-generation-european-union-eu-28/