Empowering sustainable energy: Insights from Europe's open data
initiative
Energy stands out as one of the most sought-after data domains on
data.europa.eu, largely due to its significant implications in the
power and environmental sectors. As global awareness of issues like
climate change and renewable resources continues to grow, governments
worldwide are increasingly focusing on energy data, introducing
directives and targets aimed at enhancing energy efficiency.

A significant initiative in this regard is the European Union
Renewable Energy Directive
[http://data.europa.eu/eli/dir/2023/2413/oj], designed to promote the
use of renewable energy across Europe by leveraging energy data. This
directive sets ambitious targets, including a goal for 27% of total EU
energy consumption to be generated from renewable sources by 2030.
This underscores the decisive role of energy data in shaping
sustainable energy policies.

Data.europa.eu [https://data.europa.eu/en] boasts a comprehensive
collection of over 23,000 datasets relating to renewable energy. Among
these datasets are notable examples, like the Renewable energy
consumption data
[https://data.europa.eu/data/datasets/15329-renewable-energy-final-use?locale=en]
for the Netherlands, categorised by energy source, technology, and
application. This dataset highlights the country's progress in meeting
the targets outlined in the EU Renewable Energy Directive. Notably,
the Netherlands has engaged in administrative transfers, purchasing
renewable energy from countries like Denmark to fulfil its obligations
under the directive. Another interesting dataset is about Switzerland,
including data on energy sources and production at the municipal level
since 2015. This dataset offers insights into the distribution of
renewable energy production across different regions in Switzerland.

The interplay between open data and renewable energy represents an
important cornerstone towards achieving sustainability goals. By
leveraging accessible datasets, we can all make informed decisions,
drive innovation, and accelerate the transition to a greener future.
Find more datasets on data.europa.eu [https://data.europa.eu/en] to
address the challenges of climate change and foster a more resilient
energy landscape.

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Publication Date/Time
2024-03-18T09:00:00+00:00
Exploring renewable energy datasets and policy implications