In 2023, Poland was the predominant leader in Europe's solid fossil fuels gross heat production share with 42.91% attributed to its production, followed by Germany at 20.31% and the Czech Republic at 11.21%. Noteworthy trends include the decline in Germany’s (-4.8%) and Denmark’s (-7.81%) shares, contrasted by positive shifts in Austria (+2.9%) and Italy (+0.78%). Meanwhile, significant reductions were seen in Romania (-14.14%) and Latvia (-41.54%).
Future trends to watch include a continued shift towards renewable energies, which could further reduce the share of solid fossil fuels in heat production. The European Union's policies and goals towards sustainability and climate-neutrality will be pivotal in shaping the region’s energy framework, potentially expanding opportunities for alternative energy sources and innovations in heat production technology.
Top countries in Solid Fossil Fuels Gross Heat Production Share by Country (Terajoules)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 42.91 | 2023 | -0.89% | -1.16% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 20.31 | 2023 | -0.93% | -4.8% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Czech Republic | 11.21 | 2023 | -1.56% | -2.14% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Ukraine | 6.78 | 2023 | +6.38% | -2.18% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Finland | 5.54 | 2023 | +7.6% | -0.27% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Denmark | 2.14 | 2023 | -3.26% | -7.81% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Slovakia | 1.36 | 2023 | -0.41% | -2.87% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Romania | 1.24 | 2023 | -22.26% | -14.14% | View data |
| 9 | 9 France | 1.18 | 2023 | +3.47% | -3.63% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Serbia | 1.02 | 2023 | -7.37% | -2.22% | View data |
