This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from Iceland statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from Icelandic statistics, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other Icelandic-specific metadata information.
| Indicator available |
Percentage of total energy consumption from renewable sources |
|---|---|
| Geographical coverage |
Iceland |
| Unit of measurement |
Percentage (%) |
| Definitions |
Renewable energy consumption includes consumption of energy derived from hydroelectric power, wind, wave, tidal, solar photovoltaic, geothermal aquifers, landfill gas, sewage gas, biogas from autogen, municipal solid waste, poultry litter, straw, wood, charcoal, liquid bio-fuels, bioethanol, biodiesel and biomass. |
| Calculations |
This indicator is calculated by dividing consumption of energy from all renewable sources by total final energy consumption. |