In 2023, the Netherlands led the European agriculture and forestry sectors in geothermal power consumption, significantly surpassing other countries with a consumption of 67.21 terajoules. Hungary and France followed, though with much lower consumption levels of 14.77 and 5.89 terajoules, respectively. The Netherlands saw a remarkable year-on-year increase of 14.98%, showcasing strong momentum in geothermal adoption, whereas Hungary experienced a slight decline of 1.55%. Notable declines were observed in Croatia, Greece, and Serbia, reflecting a need for sustainable energy strategy adjustments.
Future trends to watch include:
- Continued innovation and adoption of geothermal technology, especially in leading countries like the Netherlands.
- Potential policy changes in Hungary could impact geothermal energy consumption.
- Efforts to revitalize geothermal adoption in countries with significant declines, such as Croatia and Serbia.
- Increase in geothermal initiatives fueled by European sustainability goals and energy policies.
Top countries in Agriculture and Forestry Sector Final Consumption of Geothermal Power Share by Country (Terajoules)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Netherlands | 67.21 | 2023 | +8.4% | +14.98% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Hungary | 14.77 | 2023 | +2.62% | -1.55% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 5.89 | 2023 | +1.73% | +0.7% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 5.69 | 2023 | +1.15% | +2.44% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Iceland | 2.16 | 2023 | +6.17% | +0.083% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Slovenia | 1.09 | 2023 | +2.82% | +1.74% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Macedonia | 1.07 | 2023 | -7.58% | -4.24% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Croatia | 0.68 | 2023 | +2.58% | -12.64% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Greece | 0.67 | 2023 | 0% | -8.17% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Serbia | 0.37 | 2023 | +2.04% | -20.73% | View data |
