Germany is likely to miss its renewable energy target by a more significant margin than expected, according to a study from the BEE renewable energy association. The report predicts that renewable energy will make up 16% of Germany's power consumption by Wednesday, short 2% of the European Union's 18% target. German Chancellor Angela Merkel has faced public criticism for failing to move the country's auto industry away from fossil fuels.
Germany is likely to miss its renewable energy target by a more significant margin than expected, according to a study from the BEE renewable energy association. The report predicts that renewable energy will make up 16% of Germany's power consumption by 2020, short 2% of the European Union's 18% target. German Chancellor Angela Merkel has faced public criticism for failing to move the country's auto industry away from fossil fuels.