
The employment rate in this sector increased by 24% in 2013 compared to 2008. However, employment rates in other economic sectors decreased by 3% in the same period of time.
The growing interest in sustainable energy has led to more jobs and profits for the sector. The employment rate grew by 12% in the period of 2008-2012 at a profit of 4.2 billion euros. This development in the sustainable energy sector accounted for 0.7% of the total economical growth.
By: Rugymia Tweed