In 2024, Austria leads European solar thermal final consumption in commercial and public services, with 767.69 GWh, despite a 0.073% decline from the previous year. Strong performers include Portugal (3.98% growth) and Bulgaria (4.77% growth), while significant declines are observed in Spain (-0.81%) and Poland (-3.15%). The UK and Croatia show notable positive growth at 6.12% and 6.27% respectively. Over the last five years, consistent growth is evident in countries like Portugal, France, and the UK, indicating a shift towards greener technologies.
Future trends to observe include:
- Increased adoption of solar thermal technologies in Central and Eastern Europe as economies expand renewable energy infrastructures.
- Market stability in leading countries like Austria and expanding opportunities in less mature markets like Poland and Romania.
- Potential regulatory and policy impacts fostering or hindering solar thermal projects.
- Technological advancements improving efficiency and cost-effectiveness of solar thermal systems, which could influence adoption rates.
Top countries in Solar Thermal Final Consumption in Commercial and Public Services by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Gigawatthours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Austria | 767.69 | 2023 | +2.41% | -0.073% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 549.17 | 2023 | -1.14% | -0.81% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Portugal | 523.43 | 2023 | +3.11% | +3.98% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 512.85 | 2023 | -0.2% | +0.19% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 365.76 | 2023 | +1.91% | -0.27% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 262.38 | 2023 | +5.8% | +6.12% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Bulgaria | 212.31 | 2023 | +3.8% | +4.77% | View data |
| 8 | 8 France | 170.41 | 2023 | +1.2% | +2.17% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Cyprus | 139.01 | 2023 | +2.84% | +2.15% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Greece | 134.84 | 2023 | +2.22% | +2.5% | View data |
