As of 2023, Germany leads in solar photovoltaic energy supply in Europe with 22.58 Terajoules, followed by Spain and Italy at 14.97 and 11.24 Terajoules, respectively. Countries like Poland and Ukraine saw substantial year-on-year growth of 91.89% and 68.39%, highlighting a rapid increase in solar energy adoption. Notably, smaller markets like Estonia and Norway experienced significant percentage growth, indicative of expanding renewable energy efforts across varied geographies.
Future trends to watch include the sustained growth of solar energy capacity in Eastern European countries, motivated by energy independence goals. The integration of storage technologies and the expansion of trans-European energy networks could further bolster solar energy utilization and distribution across Europe.
Top countries in Solar Photovoltaic Energy Supply Share by Country (Terajoules)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 22.58 | 2023 | +1.94% | +3.54% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 14.97 | 2023 | +21.85% | +34.19% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 11.24 | 2023 | +1.36% | +2.59% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 8.57 | 2023 | +10.96% | +12.43% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 7.55 | 2023 | +19.98% | +36.05% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 7.2 | 2023 | +5.28% | +5.3% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Ukraine | 6.5 | 2023 | +24.64% | +68.39% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 3.41 | 2023 | +32.87% | +91.89% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 2.94 | 2023 | +8.83% | +11.51% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 2.8 | 2023 | +25.56% | +59.15% | View data |
