In 2023, Germany led European countries in the availability of renewables and biofuels, followed by France and Italy. Despite Germany's leading position, Sweden and the Czech Republic showed remarkable progress with significant year-on-year growth of 3.58% and 5.55% respectively. Small countries like Slovenia and Cyprus also indicated positive growth trends. Conversely, Latvia and Moldova experienced slight declines, reflecting challenges in maintaining renewable energy production. Robust growth across several countries, including Serbia and Slovakia, underscores regional variances in renewable capacity expansion.
Looking ahead, Europe's focus on sustainability and self-sufficiency in energy will drive increased investment in renewables. Emerging technologies and policy support may further enhance the renewable capacities of newer EU member states and smaller economies, fostering an overall upward trend in renewable consumption throughout the continent.
Top countries in Availability for Final Consumption of Renewables and Biofuels by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Gigawatthours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 218,130 | 2023 | +2.34% | +2.64% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 184,670 | 2023 | +1.92% | +2.01% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 138,090 | 2023 | +2.16% | +1.61% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 110,690 | 2023 | +2.53% | +0.36% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Sweden | 110,520 | 2023 | +2.46% | +3.58% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 84,280 | 2023 | +3.99% | +4.89% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Finland | 82,630 | 2023 | +1.52% | +1.51% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 79,920 | 2023 | +1.68% | +1.02% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 53,080 | 2023 | +1.24% | +2.15% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Romania | 47,380 | 2023 | +1.94% | +2.37% | View data |
