The Renewable Electricity Directive (2001/77/EC) defines renewable electricity as the share of electricity produced from renewable energy sources in total electricity consumption
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The latter includes imports and exports of electricity. The electricity generated from pumping in hydropower plants is included in the total electricity consumption but is not included as a renewable source of energy.
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