Germany leads European non-renewable waste gross electricity production at 24.81 TJ, followed by the UK with 21.43 TJ. Italy, France, and the Netherlands are also significant contributors. Germany's modest growth contrasts with Poland's notable increase of 10.05% and Slovakia's impressive 88.92% rise. Lithuania saw a strong uptick of 38.9%. In contrast, countries like Bulgaria and France show declining trends. The UK, Finland, and Ireland demonstrated robust growth, whereas nations such as Estonia and Luxembourg remained relatively stable with minor fluctuations.
Future trends to watch include potential increases in production to align with waste-to-energy policies, rising investment in technology for waste processing, and the impact of regulatory shifts towards sustainable practices in reducing non-renewable waste use. Monitoring the continued growth in Poland, Lithuania, and Slovakia will be crucial as these countries expand their capacity significantly. Attention should also be on the UK's adaptation strategies post-Brexit, affecting its energy market dynamics.
Top countries in Non-Renewable Waste Gross Electricity Production Share by Country (Terajoules)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 24.81 | 2023 | +2.57% | +0.025% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 21.43 | 2023 | +3.9% | +5.19% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 8.49 | 2023 | +0.63% | -0.28% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 7.65 | 2023 | -1.13% | -1.86% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 7.26 | 2023 | +1.81% | -0.81% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Sweden | 6.15 | 2023 | +2.53% | +2.26% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 4.53 | 2023 | +1.37% | +0.4% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 3.51 | 2023 | +2.86% | -0.37% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Denmark | 2.91 | 2023 | +2.33% | +3.35% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 2.68 | 2023 | +2.21% | +1.3% | View data |
