In 2023, Italy led the European industry sector in solar thermal consumption, recording 506.07 terajoules, with a year-on-year increase of 2.05%. Spain and France followed, showing respective consumptions of 119.64 and 110.77 terajoules, with dramatic growth for France at 21.83%. Greece and Albania recorded modest increases of 2.75% and 5.46% respectively, with Greece consuming 73.3 terajoules. Other countries such as Romania, Cyprus, Belgium, and Germany varied slightly in consumption, with Germany experiencing a decline of 2.33%, highlighting diversification in solar thermal reliance.
Future trends to watch include increased adoption and innovation in solar thermal technology, enhanced policy initiatives, and investments supporting a transition to renewable energy. Monitoring Italy and France's continued leadership may provide insights into the evolving landscape of solar thermal consumption across Europe.
Top countries in Industry Sector Final Consumption of Solar Thermal by Country
| # | 9 Countries | Terajoules | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 506.07 | 2023 | +5.18% | +2.05% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 119.64 | 2023 | +0.069% | +0.54% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 110.77 | 2023 | +17.13% | +21.83% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Greece | 73.3 | 2023 | +2.23% | +2.75% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Albania | 53.52 | 2023 | +6.22% | +5.46% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 35.97 | 2023 | +4.85% | +5% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Cyprus | 17.8 | 2023 | +2.89% | +1.16% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Germany | 8 | 2023 | +33.33% | -2.33% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 3.6 | 2023 | +2.86% | +0.57% | View data |
