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Renewable electricity as a percentage of gross electricity consumption, 2003

Figure Created 12 Nov 2009 Published 12 Nov 2009 Last modified 29 Nov 2012

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The renewable electricity directive (EC, 2001a) 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 total electricity consumption but it is not included as a renewable source of energy. Large hydropower plants are those with a capacity of more than 10 MW.

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