In all the countries throughout the European Union, Sweden has the largest share of renewable energy. Currently, more than 39 percent of all Swedish energy consumption is covered by sources of renewable energy. To assist in the European Union’s 2020 goal of 20 percent renewable energy consumption, Sweden looks to raise their target to 49 percent by the year 2020 Sweden is looked at as an international model of a society that is based on sustainable resources and is environmentally sound. The policy of the Swedish government has been a strong commitment as well as close cooperation with every part of society, including businesses, researcher, environmental organizations, and consumers.

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