In 2023, the solid fossil fuels final consumption in mining and quarrying in Germany stood at 653.35 Gigawatt hours. Over the forecasted period from 2024 to 2028, consumption is expected to decline steadily from 635.64 to 564.1 Gigawatt hours. The year-on-year variations show a consistent decrease, with average annual declines of approximately 2.35 percent, evident from a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) analysis over five years.
Future trends to watch for include the impact of stricter environmental regulations and the push towards renewable energy sources, which could further accelerate the decline in solid fossil fuel consumption in this sector.
