Higher hydropower inflows have also helped decrease the country’s reliance on coal, where emissions from the fossil fuel fell 29% in 2009, according to the report by the ministry of economic development.
Hydro electricity generation increased 8.4% to 23,962GWh in 2009 compared to the previous year.
Electricity generation from other renewable energy sources also rose in 2009. Geothermal power contributed 4,542GWh, up 14.5%
