Spain leads in European solar thermal energy, with a significant increase of 4.3% in 2023. Germany, despite large-scale deployment, faced a slight decrease of 0.11%. Greece, Italy, and France also saw notable growth, with percentages of 2.82%, 3.77%, and 3.68%, respectively. Poland experienced the most substantial growth at 11.75%. Other notable increases were observed in Finland and Romania, indicating a regional diversification of solar thermal utilization. However, Austria and Denmark recorded slight declines.
Looking ahead, several trends are emerging. Increasing investment in renewable infrastructure, policy support for clean energy, and technological advancements are likely to enhance solar thermal adoption across Europe, with Eastern European nations expected to show accelerated growth rates.
Top countries in Solar Thermal Gross Available Energy by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Gigawatthours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 31,740 | 2023 | +5.63% | +4.3% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 8,830 | 2023 | +0.3% | -0.11% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Greece | 3,670 | 2023 | +2.34% | +2.82% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 3,060 | 2023 | +3.18% | +3.77% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 2,480 | 2023 | +3.58% | +3.68% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Austria | 2,030 | 2023 | -0.74% | -0.71% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Portugal | 1,320 | 2023 | +3.59% | +3.8% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 1,150 | 2023 | +7.58% | +11.75% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Cyprus | 925.02 | 2023 | +2.41% | +2.01% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Denmark | 739.03 | 2023 | -5.21% | -0.74% | View data |
