In 2023, Spain dominated the European solar thermal gross inland consumption with the highest share, recording a significant growth of 4.3% year-on-year. Poland showed remarkable growth at 11.75%, indicating increasing solar investments. Germany, while holding a substantial share, witnessed a slight decline of 0.13%. Countries such as France and Italy registered moderate growth, while Sweden and Denmark experienced declines of 2.02% and 0.74%, respectively, highlighting regional disparities in solar thermal adoption. Smaller markets like Finland and Romania displayed aggressive expansion, reflecting nascent but promising trends in solar infrastructure development.
Future trends in European solar thermal consumption are anticipated to be shaped by:
- Enhanced governmental policies and incentives driving renewable energy adoption.
- Technological advancements improving efficiency and reducing costs.
- Emerging markets like Finland and Romania expanding their renewable infrastructure.
- Potential economic and geopolitical factors influencing energy strategies.
Top countries in Solar Thermal Gross Inland Consumption Share by Country (Thousand Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 53.69 | 2023 | +5.63% | +4.3% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 14.92 | 2023 | +0.28% | -0.13% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Greece | 6.27 | 2023 | +2.35% | +2.82% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 5.17 | 2023 | +3.18% | +3.77% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 4.19 | 2023 | +2.6% | +3.31% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Austria | 3.43 | 2023 | -0.77% | -0.73% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Portugal | 2.24 | 2023 | +3.59% | +3.8% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 1.95 | 2023 | +7.58% | +11.75% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Cyprus | 1.54 | 2023 | +1.74% | +1.71% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Denmark | 1.25 | 2023 | -5.21% | -0.74% | View data |
