In 2023, Germany led the European solar photovoltaic electricity production landscape, followed by Spain and Italy. Notable growth was observed in Ukraine, Poland, and Estonia with increases exceeding 60%, and Poland showcasing a remarkable 91.89% year-on-year growth. Norway, with the highest growth at 167.36%, is an emerging player in the solar market. Countries like France, Netherlands, and Hungary also show double-digit growth, indicating robust expansion within the solar sector overall.
Future trends in European solar photovoltaic production may include further technological advancements, continued adoption due to favorable policies and incentives, and augmented capacity in emerging markets like Ukraine and Norway as they capitalize on their strong year-over-year growth. Enhanced grid integration and cross-border energy trade could also play pivotal roles in advancing the region’s solar capacity utilization.
Top countries in Solar Photovoltaic Gross Electricity Production by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Terajoules | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 186,180 | 2023 | +1.94% | +3.54% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 123,380 | 2023 | +21.85% | +34.19% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 92,700 | 2023 | +1.36% | +2.59% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 70,640 | 2023 | +10.96% | +12.43% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 62,210 | 2023 | +19.98% | +36.05% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 59,350 | 2023 | +5.28% | +5.3% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Ukraine | 53,560 | 2023 | +24.64% | +68.39% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 28,150 | 2023 | +32.87% | +91.89% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 24,230 | 2023 | +8.83% | +11.51% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 23,120 | 2023 | +25.56% | +59.15% | View data |
