The analysis of European solar thermal final consumption in commercial and public services highlights Austria as the leader with the highest gigawatthours, followed by Spain, Portugal, and Italy. While Austria experienced a slight decline, Portugal showed a substantial growth rate. The United Kingdom and Bulgaria also saw notable year-on-year increases, whereas Poland faced a significant reduction. Generally, variations indicate a mixed performance across countries, depending on national policies and support for renewable energy.
Looking ahead, trends suggest growing investments in solar thermal technologies could reshape energy consumption patterns. Key drivers include increasing energy efficiency awareness and stricter environmental regulations. Monitoring EU policy shifts and technological advancements will be crucial in anticipating future changes to solar thermal consumption in the commercial and public sectors.
Top countries in Solar Thermal Final Consumption in Commercial and Public Services Share by Country (Gigawatthours)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Austria | 19.17 | 2023 | +2.41% | -0.073% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 13.71 | 2023 | -1.14% | -0.81% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Portugal | 13.07 | 2023 | +3.11% | +3.98% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 12.8 | 2023 | -0.2% | +0.19% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 9.13 | 2023 | +1.91% | -0.27% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 6.55 | 2023 | +5.8% | +6.12% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Bulgaria | 5.3 | 2023 | +3.8% | +4.77% | View data |
| 8 | 8 France | 4.25 | 2023 | +1.2% | +2.17% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Cyprus | 3.47 | 2023 | +2.84% | +2.15% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Greece | 3.37 | 2023 | +2.22% | +2.5% | View data |
