In 2023, Poland led European solid fossil fuels gross heat production with a value of 61.15 thousand gigawatthours, although it experienced a slight decline of 1.16% year-on-year. Germany followed significantly lower with 28.94 thousand gigawatthours, facing a sharper 4.8% decrease. Overall, the majority of the countries, including the Czech Republic and Ukraine, witnessed declines, with Romania experiencing the most significant drop of 14.14%. In contrast, Austria and Norway showed growth rates of 3.34% and 5.67%, respectively, with Lithuania marginally increasing by 1.46%, highlighting the variability in European production trends.
Future trends to watch include potential shifts towards renewable energy sources as environmental policies tighten, possibly accelerating reductions in solid fossil fuel-based heat production. Monitoring technological advancements and energy policy changes will be crucial for anticipating shifts in heat production across Europe.
Top countries in Solid Fossil Fuels Gross Heat Production by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Gigawatthours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 61,150 | 2023 | -0.89% | -1.16% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 28,940 | 2023 | -0.93% | -4.8% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Czech Republic | 15,980 | 2023 | -1.56% | -2.14% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Ukraine | 9,660 | 2023 | +6.38% | -2.18% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Finland | 7,890 | 2023 | +7.59% | -0.27% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Denmark | 3,050 | 2023 | -3.96% | -8.01% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Slovakia | 2,030 | 2023 | +0.61% | -1.97% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Romania | 1,770 | 2023 | -22.26% | -14.14% | View data |
| 9 | 9 France | 1,670 | 2023 | +6.91% | -2.01% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Bulgaria | 1,520 | 2023 | -8.3% | -8.15% | View data |
