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The situation in several selected countries is presented below:

3.5.1 AUSTRIA RENEWABLES

Figure 3.12 shows the evolution of electricity production and of the shares of the various energy sources used for power generation, in Austria, for the period 2009–2015.

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Figure 3.12: Power generation in Austria by source (historical; Energie-Control Austria)

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Wind

Biomass & Waste

Solar+Wind +Biomass

Solar Renewable sources in Austria represent about 75% of the total power production (76% in 2015) with a major part covered by the hydroelectric production. The production coming from solar and wind power experience a quick growth since 2011 with more than doubling the feed in the last past 4 years. Gas represents the second main used source of electricity with a range of 10–15% of the part of the production mix in Austria. Following the general economic contraction from 2012 to 2014 fossil fuels underwent a slow decrease with a particular rebound in 2015 for gas. Wind Hydro Biomass & Waste Geothermal Pumps Solids Natural gas Oil Nuclear Hydro Natural gas Oil Coal & Lignite

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