In 2023, Italy led European solar thermal consumption in agriculture and forestry, reaching 126.33 Terajoules, displaying a robust 6.68% increase. Spain followed with 75.02 Terajoules, and a slight growth of 0.025%. France, Austria, and Germany registered values of 70.82, 69.4, and 48 Terajoules respectively, with Austria marking a notable 4.62% rise. Belgium, despite its small scale at 3.1 Terajoules, experienced a decrease of 1.83%. On a five-year basis, the compound annual growth rate indicates stable but varied performances across countries.
Future trends to watch include potential technological advancements boosting efficiency, policy support for renewable energy integration, and country-specific initiatives which may alter consumption patterns, especially in top contributors like Italy and Spain. Increasing climate change awareness and economic incentives can further drive growth in solar thermal adoption within this sector.
Top countries in Solar Thermal Final Consumption in Agriculture and Forestry by Country
| # | 6 Countries | Terajoules | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 126.33 | 2023 | +5.82% | +6.68% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 75.02 | 2023 | -0.13% | +0.025% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 70.82 | 2023 | -0.18% | +0.004% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Austria | 69.4 | 2023 | +1.51% | +4.62% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 48 | 2023 | +2.13% | +1.76% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 3.1 | 2023 | -3.13% | -1.83% | View data |
