Analysis of the EU renewable energy sources' evolution up to 2020

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Renewable energy sources hold significant potential for contributing to a sustainable energy future in the European Union. They can help achieve the EU's environmental goals, particularly those outlined in the Kyoto Protocol, while also enhancing energy security by reducing reliance on imported fuels. Additionally, the advancement of renewable energy can support the Lisbon process's objectives of sustainable economic growth and increased global competitiveness through the creation of lead markets for innovative technologies. This study offers an overview of the progress made in the European renewable energy market among the EU-25 Member States. It assesses the current situation, evaluates Member States' progress toward their 2010 targets, and outlines future perspectives for renewable energies through 2020. Produced as part of the FORRES 2020 study, this report was initiated and financed by the European Commission's Directorate-General for Energy and Transport. It aims to monitor the targets set in the White Paper "Energy for the Future: Renewable Sources of Energy," the Directive promoting electricity from renewable sources, and the Directive on biofuels, while also providing insights into the future of the green energy market in the EU, including Bulgaria and Romania, until 2020.