Key trends in this Data Insight include: 2011 was marked by the Fukushima disaster and worsening economic conditions in the Eurozone, prompting governments to continue the renewables policy calibration initiated in 2010. Average financial support for 2012 is estimated at €165/MWh, a modest increase compared to 2011 levels, owing to rising wholesale power prices, a boost in offshore wind support, and cuts in solar tariffs. The challenging economic environment and ongoing policy readjustments are undermining the EU's commitment to its 2020 RES-E targets.
Key trends in this Data Insight include: