In 2023, Poland leads Europe in gross heat production from solid fossil fuels with 55.78 thousand gigawatthours, experiencing a 2.95% decline. Germany follows with 27.27 thousand gigawatthours, having a drop of 5.93%. The Czech Republic, Ukraine, and Finland are also key producers, each showing slight reductions, except Finland with a marginal 0.45% decline. Austria stands out with a 3.09% increase in production, contrasting with significant declines in countries like Romania at 21.15% and Sweden by 17.16%. Other notable changes include a significant drop in Moldova by 15.22% and a minor increase in Greece and Lithuania.
Future trends to monitor include potential shifts towards renewable energy sources as countries strive for decarbonization, potentially reducing solid fossil fuels reliance. Regulatory changes and technological advances may also impact production dynamics, especially in leading fossil fuel producers. Countries with increasing production rates, like Austria, may continue to grow if supportive policies and market conditions persist.
Top countries in Gross Heat Production from Solid Fossil Fuels by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Gigawatthours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 55,780 | 2023 | -2.52% | -2.95% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 27,270 | 2023 | -1.23% | -5.93% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Czech Republic | 15,220 | 2023 | -1.64% | -3.09% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Ukraine | 10,140 | 2023 | +6.38% | -2.18% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Finland | 7,820 | 2023 | +7.6% | -0.45% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Denmark | 2,610 | 2023 | -5.58% | -10.66% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Slovakia | 1,990 | 2023 | +0.67% | -2.39% | View data |
| 8 | 8 France | 1,720 | 2023 | +6.69% | -1.08% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Bulgaria | 1,710 | 2023 | -7.47% | -6.02% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Serbia | 1,340 | 2023 | -8.22% | -3.75% | View data |
