In 2023, the Czech Republic led European gross heat production from lignite, outperforming Germany significantly, which recorded a substantial decline of 14.84%. Romania, Slovakia, Serbia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina also faced reductions between 2% and 7%. Conversely, Poland and Greece noted slight increases, suggesting stabilized or growing lignite utilization. Bulgaria and Slovenia faced declines greater than average regional trends. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the past five years highlights a consistent downward trend in most countries, driven by environmental policies and energy transitions.
Future trends to watch include the European Union's sustainable energy policies, technological advancements in renewable energy, and potential market shifts prompted by geopolitical factors or economic incentives encouraging green energy adoption. These elements will likely dictate the pace of lignite's decline across Europe.
Top countries in Gross Heat Production from Lignite by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Gigawatthours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Czech Republic | 11,530 | 2023 | -2.16% | -2.88% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 3,130 | 2023 | -23.44% | -14.84% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Romania | 2,660 | 2023 | -5.36% | -4.75% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 1,280 | 2023 | -1.88% | +1.05% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Slovakia | 1,210 | 2023 | +1.24% | -3.04% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Serbia | 1,200 | 2023 | -9.07% | -4.02% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 694 | 2023 | -2.27% | -2.23% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Greece | 599.1 | 2023 | +1.27% | +0.019% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Bulgaria | 417.08 | 2023 | -12.67% | -3.69% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovenia | 225.29 | 2023 | -9.38% | -6.94% | View data |
