In 2023, Germany led European renewables and biofuels electricity production with a 16.87% share in Terajoules. Following Germany were Norway (9.95%) and the United Kingdom (9.53%). Year-on-year, the Netherlands showed a remarkable 24.3% growth, while Hungary also registered significant growth at 19.19%. The United Kingdom saw a robust 5.29% increase, whereas Croatia, Albania, and Bosnia and Herzegovina experienced decreases. Notably, smaller countries like Cyprus and Moldova grew impressively at 17.81% and 14.37%, respectively.
Future trends to watch include continued strong growth in the Netherlands and Hungary, with up-and-coming markets in smaller nations experiencing significant relative growth. Attention should also focus on technological advancements and policy shifts that may impact production shares across Europe, potentially driving increased integration of renewables and biofuels in national energy strategies.
Top countries in Renewables and Biofuels Gross Electricity Production Share by Country (Terajoules)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 16.87 | 2023 | +1.04% | +2.47% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Norway | 9.95 | 2023 | +1.15% | +1.14% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 9.53 | 2023 | +4.38% | +5.29% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 8.88 | 2023 | +2.9% | +2.66% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 8.42 | 2023 | +2.23% | +3.89% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 7.96 | 2023 | +1.34% | +0.94% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 7.34 | 2023 | +2.48% | +4.24% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 3.73 | 2023 | +1.02% | +1.22% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 3.67 | 2023 | +16.07% | +24.3% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Finland | 2.54 | 2023 | +3.63% | +3.82% | View data |
