In 2023, Germany led the European non-renewable municipal waste energy share with the highest gigawatthours value. The United Kingdom and France followed, with notable year-on-year increases of 5.33% and 0.65%, respectively. Sweden and Netherlands also showed varying trends, with Sweden experiencing a 4.86% increase. Italy, however, saw a decline in energy share reflected by a -0.74% change. Smaller countries like Lithuania and Cyprus demonstrated significant growth, indicating shifts in energy strategies, with Lithuania showing a remarkable 24.75% increase.
Future trends to watch include:
- Increasing rates of waste-to-energy conversion in smaller nations like Lithuania and Slovakia.
- Potential policy shifts in major countries impacting energy generation from non-renewable waste.
Top countries in Non-Renewable Municipal Waste Gross Available Energy Share by Country (Gigawatthours)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 28.28 | 2023 | +1.81% | +1.03% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 12.67 | 2023 | +4.27% | +5.33% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 11.25 | 2023 | +1.64% | +0.65% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Sweden | 8.28 | 2023 | +3.56% | +4.86% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 7.36 | 2023 | +1.23% | -0.051% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 7.06 | 2023 | -0.85% | -0.74% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Denmark | 3.8 | 2023 | +0.25% | +0.16% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 3.37 | 2023 | +3.73% | +1.25% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 3.29 | 2023 | +1.27% | +1.75% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 2.81 | 2023 | +2.15% | +2.83% | View data |
