As of 2023, Italy's gross available energy from renewable municipal waste stood at approximately 9.48 Thousand Gigawatthours. The forecast for 2024 to 2028 shows a gradual decline, with annual values decreasing from 9.41 to 9.12 Thousand Gigawatthours. The forecasted year-on-year percentage variations indicate a consistent negative trend, highlighting a small but steady decline in energy production each year. Over the five-year period, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) shows a decrease in energy availability from renewable municipal waste.
Future trends to watch include technological advancements in waste-to-energy processes, policy shifts supporting renewable energy, and changes in waste management practices that could impact energy production efficiency and sustainability in the sector.