In 2023, Germany, the United Kingdom, and Italy led European bioenergy electricity production. Notable year-over-year increases were observed in the UK and Sweden, with the UK experiencing a 4.83% rise. The Netherlands reported a significant increase of 15.93%, while Croatia and Luxembourg recorded remarkable growth of 16.16% and 24.49%, respectively. However, declines were noted in Belgium (-1.11%) and Austria (-2.35%).
Future trends to watch for include:
- Expansion in countries with recent high growth rates like Ukraine and Serbia.
- Potential for increased bioenergy adoption driven by EU energy policies focusing on renewables.
- Technological advancements in biomass conversion and energy efficiency improvement.
Top countries in Gross Electricity Production from Bioenergy by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Gigawatthours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 51,500 | 2023 | +0.53% | +0.27% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 45,040 | 2023 | +4.12% | +4.83% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 20,410 | 2023 | +0.96% | +1.23% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Sweden | 14,570 | 2023 | +7.42% | +4.26% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Finland | 13,340 | 2023 | +4.28% | +0.64% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 10,200 | 2023 | +3.93% | +3.9% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 10,020 | 2023 | +2.55% | +15.93% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 8,670 | 2023 | +1.14% | +5.78% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Denmark | 6,630 | 2023 | +2.67% | +1.99% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Spain | 6,590 | 2023 | +2.23% | +2.15% | View data |
