Renewable Energy: Only Decent Growth Rates

EnergyRenewables ♦ Published: July 19, 2013; 17:30 ♦ (Vindobona)

2012: Share of eligible renewable energy consumption in Austria increased by 1% .

Renewable Energy: Only Decent Growth Rates / Picture: © Vindobona.org

The preliminary energy balance for Austria in 2012 shows a moderate increase of final energy consumption of 1% to 1 103 petajoule compared to 2011. Significant increases of electricity generation from wind and photovoltaics (+33%) and hydropower (+28%) were observed. The share of eligible renewable energy sources amounted to 32% in 2012; compared to 2011 the respective consumption…