The renewable municipal waste energy supply in Spain has demonstrated a general upward trend from 2013 to 2023, rising from 2.32 thousand gigawatt-hours to 3.43 thousand gigawatt-hours. Year-on-year variation highlights a fluctuating pattern with significant increases in 2015 (23.42%) and 2021 (19.96%), contrasted with notable decreases in 2020 (-7.67%) and 2016 (-6.65%). Over the past five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) averaged at 3.03%. The forecasted values indicate continued growth, with the energy supply anticipated to reach 3.77 thousand gigawatt-hours by 2028, reflecting an average annual growth rate of 1.49%.
Future trends to watch for include technological advancements in waste-to-energy processes, stricter environmental regulations encouraging further adoption, and potential shifts in municipal waste production patterns due to economic and societal changes.
