In 2023, Germany led European geothermal power consumption by households, reaching 39.5 thousand tonnes of oil equivalent, followed by Poland and Iceland with 22.44 and 11.39 respectively. Year-on-year, Germany saw an 11.44% increase while Poland rose by 4.8%. Conversely, Iceland experienced a slight decline of 1.13%. Romania showed minimal growth, whereas Italy and the UK had decreases of 2.68% and increased by 5.28%, respectively. Over the last five years, the annual consumption rate has presented an overall modest increase, reflecting Europe's commitment towards sustainable energy performance.
Future trends to watch include:
- Germany's continued dominance and potential scaling in household geothermal energy consumption.
- Emerging geothermal markets possibly adopting innovative technologies to enhance efficiency.
- Increased investment in geothermal infrastructure in countries like Poland and Romania.
- Integration and regulatory support across Europe to foster consistent growth in renewable energy usage.
Top countries in Geothermal Power Final Consumption by Households by Country
| # | 7 Countries | Thousand Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 39.5 | 2023 | +2.77% | +11.44% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 22.44 | 2023 | +2.82% | +4.8% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Iceland | 11.39 | 2023 | -2.25% | -1.13% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Romania | 3.68 | 2023 | +26.26% | +0.57% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 0.86 | 2023 | +1.06% | -2.68% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 0.53 | 2023 | +5.21% | +5.28% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 0.092 | 2021 | 0% | 0% | View data |
