An analysis of European renewable municipal waste gross heat production in 2023 shows Germany leads with 39.71 thousand terajoules, followed by Sweden with 28.63, and France with 16.64. The most significant year-on-year growth was seen in the Czech Republic, Poland, and Lithuania, showing increases of 38.72% and 35.63%, respectively. Poland, Bulgaria, and Romania demonstrated notable growth, with Poland adding 38.72% and Romania 52.09%. Countries like Hungary and Belgium witnessed increases of 9.58% and 8.63%, respectively. Meanwhile, Austria's production grew by 8.54%, while Luxembourg and Bulgaria showed no change.
Future trends to watch include:
- An increased drive towards sustainability and energy efficiency may boost investment in waste-to-energy plants across Europe.
- Technological advancements could lead to higher efficiencies in waste conversion and heat production.
- Countries with lower production levels may gradually enhance capacity to meet EU energy targets.
- Policy changes around waste management and renewable energy incentives could significantly impact production dynamics.
Top countries in Renewable Municipal Waste Gross Heat Production by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Terajoules | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 39,710 | 2023 | +2.84% | +1.96% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Sweden | 28,630 | 2023 | +2.48% | +4.41% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 16,640 | 2023 | +0.88% | +2.77% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Denmark | 16,210 | 2023 | +1.41% | +0.94% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 9,030 | 2023 | +1.47% | +5.27% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Finland | 8,670 | 2023 | +4.32% | +4.2% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Norway | 5,990 | 2023 | +2.68% | +2.79% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Italy | 5,420 | 2023 | +2.22% | +0.43% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 4,110 | 2023 | +5.09% | +8.54% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Poland | 2,450 | 2023 | +18.49% | +38.72% | View data |
