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Bulgaria overachieves 2020 renewable energy target

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In 2020, renewable energy accounted for 23.3% of Bulgaria’s energy mix, Eurostat data published on January 19 indicate. At EU level, the share of gross final energy consumption from renewable sources reached 22% in 2020.

 Bulgaria ranks after Romania (24.5%) and before Greece (21.7%). Spain (21.2%), Germany (19.3%), France (19.1%) and the Netherlands (14%) place after Bulgaria.

 In 2019, renewable energy accounted for 21.55% of Bulgaria’s energy mix.




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