In 2024, Germany leads Europe's solar photovoltaic electricity production, followed by Spain and Italy. The Netherlands, France, and the United Kingdom also exhibit significant production. Over the past two years, countries like Poland and Ukraine have shown remarkable growth rates. In particular, Poland's production soared by 79.9%, while Ukraine achieved a substantial 68.39% increase. Southern European countries like Portugal and Greece also made notable strides. Meanwhile, countries like Albania demonstrated tremendous growth, albeit from lower base levels. The past five years reveal a strong compound annual growth in several Northern and Eastern European countries expanding their solar capacities.
Looking forward, trends to watch include further expansions in Eastern Europe, driven by policy incentives and falling technology costs. Market players should also watch advancements in integrating solar with battery storage solutions and grid modernization across Europe, likely enhancing solar energy’s share in the energy mix. Moreover, geopolitical dynamics and support for renewable energy transitions may accelerate developments in the European solar power landscape.
Top countries in Gross Electricity Production from Solar Photovoltaic by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Terajoules | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 217,340 | 2023 | +6.86% | +6.79% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 122,170 | 2023 | +21.62% | +33.92% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 102,220 | 2023 | +4.18% | +4.62% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 66,970 | 2023 | +21.16% | +38.07% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 60,890 | 2023 | +7.36% | +9.2% | 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 Belgium | 27,020 | 2023 | +11.87% | +13.97% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 20,380 | 2023 | +27.71% | +79.9% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 19,140 | 2023 | +21.69% | +53.25% | View data |
