The gross available energy from renewable municipal waste in the UK is projected to increase steadily from 2024 to 2028, with values forecasted at 59.3, 61.51, 63.67, 65.79, and 67.86 thousand terajoules respectively. In 2023, the value was noted as 57.14 thousand terajoules, marking a consistent upward trend. The year-on-year growth rates from 2024 to 2028 are approximately 3.7%, 3.5%, 3.3%, and 3.1%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the five-year forecast period from 2024 to 2028 is approximately 3.4%.
Future trends to watch for include advancements in waste-to-energy technologies, policy shifts towards sustainable energy, and increased investment in the sector, which could influence growth rates and efficiency in energy recovery from municipal waste. Stakeholders should monitor regulatory and technological developments as they have the potential to significantly impact the trajectory of renewable energy sourced from municipal waste.
