In 2023, Germany led European bioenergy electricity production with a small annual growth of 0.27%, followed by the UK with a notable increase of 4.83%. The Netherlands and Croatia experienced significant growths of 15.93% and 16.16% respectively. Ukraine and Luxembourg recorded substantial increases of 32.26% and 24.49%. Conversely, Belgium and Austria saw decreases of -1.11% and -2.35%. Malta faced the largest decline at -6.43%. Despite minor declines in some countries, most countries witnessed positive growth in bioenergy electricity production over the past year, underscoring an overall increasing trend in Europe.
Future trends to watch include technological innovations in bioenergy efficiency and the impact of government policies promoting sustainable energy sources. The adoption of circular economy principles and regional collaborations could further influence production capacities. Monitoring these developments is crucial for understanding Europe's evolving energy landscape.
Top countries in Gross Electricity Production from Bioenergy Share by Country (Gigawatthours)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 23.1 | 2023 | +0.53% | +0.27% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 20.21 | 2023 | +4.12% | +4.83% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 9.16 | 2023 | +0.96% | +1.23% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Sweden | 6.53 | 2023 | +7.42% | +4.26% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Finland | 5.99 | 2023 | +4.28% | +0.64% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 4.58 | 2023 | +3.93% | +3.9% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 4.49 | 2023 | +2.55% | +15.93% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 3.89 | 2023 | +1.14% | +5.78% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Denmark | 2.98 | 2023 | +2.67% | +1.99% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Spain | 2.96 | 2023 | +2.23% | +2.15% | View data |
