Band 8+: The chart below shows the percentage of households in a European country with different types of technological devices between 2000 and 2020. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The bar chart illustrates the proportion of different types of energy sources used in households in a European country from 2000 to 2020.

Overall, fossil fuels were the most popular energy source throughout this period, although their usage showed a downward trend over time. In contrast, the use of renewable energy gained popularity, and hydro energy was utilized only in 2020.

As shown in the graph, fossil fuels were the most widely accepted source of energy, starting at approximately 50% in 2000 and experiencing a dramatic decrease to just above 30% in 2020. Renewable energy was the second most used source in households, starting at just below 20% in 2000 and peaking at nearly 35% in 2020.

Nuclear energy remained relatively stable throughout the entire period but recorded the lowest percentage in 2020, accounting for about 13%. Additionally, hydro energy was the only source that was utilized in 2020, having never been used prior to that year. The proportion of hydro energy usage was similar to that of nuclear energy, reaching nearly 15%.