European Non-Renewable Waste Gross Heat Production Share by Country (Gigawatthours)

In 2024, Germany leads the European non-renewable waste gross heat production share with 27.01% of total gigawatthours, growing by 1.56% year-on-year. Sweden and France follow with shares of 16.48% and 11.08%, respectively, both seeing moderate increases. Poland and Lithuania exhibit the most notable yearly growth at 8.75% and 38.69%. Over the last five years, diverse trends emerged, highlighting significant annual growth in Eastern European countries, including Bulgaria and Slovakia.

Future trends to watch include technological advancements in waste-to-energy processes and regulatory changes influencing non-renewable waste heat production. Eastern European nations may continue expanding their shares, driven by rising environmental consciousness and waste management efficiencies.