In 2023, Sweden leads in renewables and biofuels consumption in mining and quarrying within Europe, with a significant year-on-year increase of 24.15%. Finland and Denmark also showed robust growths at 24.9% and 13.63%, respectively. By contrast, countries like Germany and France experienced declines of 8.44% and 2.61%. Spain saw a steep drop of 32.68%. Italy remains negligible in this aspect. Over the past five years, trends suggest disparities in growth and contraction, highlighting technological adoption and policy impacts across countries.
Future trends to watch involve advancements in biofuel technology, stronger environmental regulations, and the shift toward sustainable mining practices that could further influence renewable energy consumption in this sector across Europe.
Top countries in Renewables and Biofuels Final Consumption in Mining and Quarrying by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Terajoules | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Sweden | 2,070 | 2023 | +16.79% | +24.15% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 796.95 | 2023 | +2.14% | -2.61% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Denmark | 568.72 | 2023 | +2.4% | +13.63% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 245.7 | 2023 | +11.24% | -8.44% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 220.89 | 2023 | +27.64% | View data | |
| 6 | 6 Finland | 206.66 | 2023 | +12.29% | +24.9% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Portugal | 96.38 | 2023 | +2.83% | +7.49% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Serbia | 81.07 | 2023 | +5.89% | -1.06% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Romania | 76.19 | 2023 | +3.13% | -2.34% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Norway | 52.39 | 2023 | +2.7% | View data |
