The Czech Republic leads in European Gross Heat Production from lignite with significant production in 2024, followed by Germany and Romania. In 2023, Germany and Romania experienced the largest decline at -14.84% and -7.51%, respectively. Poland and Greece showed marginal increases of 0.32% and 0.94%. Serbia, Slovakia, and Slovenia saw moderate declines ranging from -4.02% to -7.22%. Bosnia and Herzegovina and Bulgaria experienced minor reductions. Over the past five years, the compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) indicates a potential long-term decline in lignite's share in heat production across most countries.
Future trends to watch include:
- Increased investment in renewable energy sources which may continue to reduce lignite's share in some countries.
- Potential regulatory changes aimed at reducing carbon emissions which could accelerate the decline.
- Technological advancements in energy efficiency and alternative energy solutions may alter lignite dependency.
Top countries in Gross Heat Production from Lignite Share by Country (Terajoules)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Czech Republic | 52.59 | 2023 | -0.86% | -2.05% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 13.7 | 2023 | -23.43% | -14.84% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Romania | 10.04 | 2023 | -9.66% | -7.51% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 5.39 | 2023 | -2.05% | +0.32% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Serbia | 5.26 | 2023 | -9.07% | -4.02% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Slovakia | 4.91 | 2023 | +0.8% | -4.5% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 3.03 | 2023 | -2.27% | -2.23% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Greece | 2.74 | 2023 | +3.02% | +0.94% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Bulgaria | 1.84 | 2023 | -12.51% | -3.51% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovenia | 0.97 | 2023 | -9.87% | -7.22% | View data |
