Electricity Generation #Demand Variations

Dominated by Imports with 70% of electricity consumed, made necessary after closing nuclear power plants in 2009. Data on fuel mix and demand variations.

The largest component of generation is nuclear at 43%. Data on fuel mix and e demand variations.

The largest component of generation is hydro fuel at 59%. Data on fuel mix and demand variations.

The largest component of generation is fossil fuel at 64%. Data on fuel mix and demand variations.

Solar power electricity generation in Europe is limited to a few hours around mid-day in summer. This period is mismatched to the peaks in demand which are in the early morning and evenings.