In 2024, Germany leads European solar energy capacities with 73.65 thousand megawatts, followed by the Netherlands with 30.13 thousand megawatts. Italy and Spain contribute 27.07 and 24.18 thousand megawatts, respectively. Smaller yet significant contributions come from France (20.0), United Kingdom (14.9), and Poland (14.9). Other notable contributors include Ukraine, Belgium, and Greece with values under 10 thousand megawatts.
Year-on-year variations highlight notable increases: Poland saw a 92.61% increase, Sweden 53.01%, and the Netherlands 45.58% in 2023. Germany experienced a 10.28% rise, while Spain climbed by 27.89%. Overall, European countries exhibit strong upward momentum in solar energy capacity.
Future trends to watch for include sustained growth in emerging markets like Poland and Sweden, continued expansion in well-established markets such as Germany, Spain, and Italy, and the potential for Eastern European countries to increase their solar capacities significantly. Adaptation of new solar technologies and supportive government policies could accelerate this growth.
Top countries in Solar Energy Capacities by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Megawatts | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 73,650 | 2023 | +10.65% | +10.28% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 30,130 | 2023 | +33.4% | +45.58% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 27,070 | 2023 | +7.91% | +6.12% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 24,180 | 2023 | +17.87% | +27.89% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 20,000 | 2023 | +14.83% | +15.64% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 14,900 | 2023 | +3.4% | +2.68% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 14,900 | 2023 | +33.42% | +92.61% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Ukraine | 8,890 | 2023 | +10.24% | +34.72% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 7,770 | 2023 | +12.59% | +14.19% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Greece | 6,820 | 2023 | +22.77% | +20.81% | View data |
