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The give imports and exports, but they don't specify partners. That would probably be something that you'd have to delve into national databases to get at.
What I've put up here is only the gross generation. Many states export and import power so basically, generation≠ consumption. Germany imports power from France, but is a net exporter overall.
As far as those 4 countries (Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and Germany.)
Trade (GWH) Denmark Sweden Norway Germany Imports 10427 16052 5285 45953
Exports 11377 14736 15320 62508
So there is a lot of trade, but we don't know with who. Norway has a huge electricity surplus, and gets nearly 100% of its power from hydro. Germany produces a lot from coal, and has a more modest surplus, accounting for size differences. Norway has a production surplus of 7.3%, while Germany has an export surplus of only 2.6% of total production.
Trading across an integrated grid could help up the percentage coming from non-hydro renewables, because hydro could be held in reserve to be used when wind or solar wasn't covering demand. And I'll give my consent to any government that does not deny a man a living wage-Billy Bragg
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