In 2023, Spain dominated European solar thermal production with a significant share of 53.69 thousand tonnes of oil equivalent. Germany followed, though with a declining production trend of -0.13% year-on-year. Notable growth trends include Poland with an 11.75% increase and Romania at 11.24%. Other countries, such as Portugal and Italy, also experienced moderate growth with increases of 3.8% and 3.77%, respectively. Conversely, Austria, Denmark, and Sweden faced declines of -0.73%, -0.74%, and -2.02% respectively.
Future trends to watch include:
- Continued growth in eastern European countries like Poland and Romania, possibly leading to a more diversified production landscape.
- The potential impact of technological advancements and policy changes on production efficiencies and capacities across Europe.
- How changes in environmental policies might further support or hinder growth in solar thermal energy production across the continent.
Top countries in Solar Thermal Production 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 |
