In 2023, Germany led European gross electricity production from non-renewable municipal waste at 24.31 TOE, declining slightly by 0.93% year-on-year. The United Kingdom showed the strongest year-on-year growth at 5.49%, reaching 18.91 TOE. Meanwhile, Italy and France witnessed modest decreases in production by 0.46% and 1.03%, respectively. Poland marked a significant uptick of 18.42%, reflecting a growing trend towards utilizing waste-to-energy solutions.
Future Trends to Watch:
- Observe the United Kingdom and Poland as potential leaders in further expanding waste-to-energy initiatives.
- Environmental regulations may impact the strategies and production levels across Europe, potentially shifting towards more sustainable practices.
- Emerging technologies in waste management could influence production efficiencies and shift focus to more renewable energy sources.
- Geopolitical factors may also alter investment patterns, impacting each country's energy portfolio.
Top countries in Gross Electricity Production from Non-Renewable Municipal Waste Share by Country (Thousand Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 24.31 | 2023 | +0.28% | -0.93% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 18.91 | 2023 | +4.41% | +5.49% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 9.57 | 2023 | -0.18% | -0.46% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 8.64 | 2023 | -0.58% | -1.03% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 8.05 | 2023 | +1.2% | -0.58% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Sweden | 6.93 | 2023 | +2.74% | +1.85% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 3.59 | 2023 | +20.01% | +18.42% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 3.49 | 2023 | +0.073% | +0.38% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Denmark | 3.37 | 2023 | +1.71% | +2.98% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Spain | 3.04 | 2023 | +1.49% | -0.49% | View data |
