Energy Systems
How does the Nordic energy system look? What changes have they seen? This Category looks at energy consumption, primary energy supply, energy intensity, etc.
The Nordics: Renewable shares above average
At almost two thirds, the Nordic region has one of the highest shares of renewable electricity consumption in the world. All five Nordic countries sit above the EU27 average, with…
At almost two thirds, the Nordic region has one of the highest shares of renewable electricity consumption in the world. All five Nordic countries sit above the EU27 average, with Iceland and Norway having close to 100% renewable electricity consumption.
Notes: Electricity consumption should not be confused with electricity production. Data sources: Eurostat 2010 (Nordic, Norway, Sweden, Finland and Denmark), EEA 2009 (world), Orkustofnun 2010 (Iceland)