Europe Renewable Energy Policy Handbook released

GlobalData has released the new “Europe Renewable Energy Policy Handbook” – an in-depth analysis of policy instruments adopted by major European countries in order to promote the deployment of renewable energy and comply with the targets set under the new EU Renewable Energy Directive. While the commission has set the overall national targets, the EU countries are free to decide their preferred mix of renewables. The countries are required to present their national action plans (NAPs) based on an indicative plan of action to the Commission by 30 June 2010.

The report provides country-by-country details on the market share of renewables in 2005 and the share required by 2020.

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