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    12 Responsible consumption and production

    Target 12.a

    Support developing countries to strengthen their scientific and technological capacity to move towards more sustainable patterns of consumption and production.

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    Indicators

    12.a.1: Renewable energy

    Energy-generating capacity
    Unit: Watt per inhabitant
    Unit: Watt per inhabitant
    20142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
    Energy type, total1 195.91 250.81 293.61 421.21 536.51 578.81 655.91 855.52 061.22 148.42 265.0
    Bioenergy221.1218.8227.7310.7306.2340.9357.8367.5339.9330.5328.9
    Hydropower1.51.21.61.21.21.21.21.21.11.21.2
    Solar energy107.5137.6148.6157.2172.3185.7223.7291.0520.1593.3660.0
    Wind power865.8893.3915.7952.11 056.81 050.91 073.21 195.91 200.11 223.41 275.0

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    Definition

    The indicator shows the capacity of renewable energy generation, measured in watts per capita in Denmark. Source: IRENA.

    The UN definition of the indicator covers developing countries, specifically. However, it is possible to calculate the indicator also for Denmark.

    Last updated:

    04-08-2026
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