In 2024, Germany leads Europe in renewables and biofuels consumption, representing 15.01% of the gross inland consumption share. France and Italy follow with 9.89% and 9.64% respectively. Key growth has been observed in the Netherlands, with a substantial 17.39% increase, while Belgium and Slovakia also demonstrate robust growth at 6.18% and 9.65% respectively. Contrarily, Iceland and some Balkan countries like Bosnia and Herzegovina, Albania, and Moldova have shown declining trends. The United Kingdom marked significant growth at 5.09%, reflecting its active transition strategy.
Future trends highlight aggressive policy shifts towards sustainability, marked by increased investments in offshore wind and solar power across Europe. Countries like the Netherlands, with its rapid growth rate, could play pivotal roles in this shift. Energy diversification and improvements in grid infrastructure remain critical to capturing the full potential of biofuels and renewables.
Top countries in Renewables and Biofuels Gross Inland Consumption Share by Country (Gigawatthours)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 15.01 | 2023 | +1.9% | +2.22% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 9.89 | 2023 | +2.97% | +2.78% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 9.64 | 2023 | +2.13% | +1.27% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 8.02 | 2023 | +4.19% | +5.09% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Sweden | 7.58 | 2023 | +2.19% | +3.95% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 6.63 | 2023 | +2.68% | +3.37% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Norway | 4.9 | 2023 | +1.55% | +1.57% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Finland | 4.34 | 2023 | +3.38% | +3.07% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 4.18 | 2023 | +1.6% | +1.92% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 3.37 | 2023 | +0.87% | +1.69% | View data |
