The bar chart compares the amount of electricity produced from renewable sources in Turkey, Spain and Italy in 1980, 1990, 2000 and 2010. The figures are given in millions of kilowatts.
Overall, renewable electricity production increased in Turkey and Italy over the period, although Turkey experienced some changes. By contrast, Spain’s figure changed greatly and ended only slightly higher than its starting level. Italy became the largest producer in 2010.
In 1980, Turkey produced the most renewable electricity, at just over 4 million kilowatts. Spain generated approximately 2.4 million, while Italy had the lowest figure, at 2 million. Ten years later, Spain’s production rose sharply to about 4.4 million kilowatts, making it the leading country. Meanwhile, Turkey’s figure fell to 2.5 million, and Italy’s remained unchanged.
In 2000, Turkey’s production recovered to around 3.5 million kilowatts. Italy also recorded an increase, reaching 3 million, whereas Spain’s figure dropped significantly to below 2 million. By 2010, Italy had climbed to 5 million kilowatts, the highest level shown. Turkey followed closely at about 4.5 million, while Spain recovered moderately to nearly 3 million.