The forecast for renewable municipal waste production in the UK reveals a gradual increase from 2024 to 2028, with values rising consistently. In 2023, the figure stood at 15.85 thousand gigawatthours. Year-on-year growth rates are approximately 4.12% between 2024 and 2025, 3.83% from 2025 to 2026, 3.66% from 2026 to 2027, and 3.46% from 2027 to 2028. Over the five-year period, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is around 3.87%.
Future trends to watch out for include:
- Technological advancements enhancing waste-to-energy processes.
- Policy shifts incentivizing renewable waste management.
- Societal shifts focusing on sustainability affecting volume trends.
