The year 2023 witnessed varied trends in European municipal waste electricity production capacities. Germany, the leader with 2.19 Thousand Megawatts, saw a modest 0.6% increase. The UK enjoyed strong growth at 6.2%, while France and Sweden faced declines of 1.36% and 2.81%, respectively. Belgium's capacity grew by 3.72%, while Lithuania surged with a 28.99% increase. Conversely, Norway experienced a 3.77% drop. Over the last five years, compound annual growth rates indicate divergence, with standout performers in capacity growth being the UK, Spain, and Hungary, whereas some experienced stagnation or decline.
Future trends to watch: - Enhanced waste-to-energy technologies and policies in key countries. - Growth potential in underperforming regions driven by EU sustainability goals. - Impact of policy and market shifts on long-term capacities. - Technological advancements facilitating more efficient energy recovery. - Increased focus on circular economy approaches affecting waste electricity production.
Top countries in Municipal Waste Electricity Production Capacities by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Megawatts | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 2,190 | 2023 | +1.34% | +0.6% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 1,540 | 2023 | +4.15% | +6.2% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 1,180 | 2023 | +0.82% | -1.36% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Sweden | 981 | 2023 | +2.51% | -2.81% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 845.11 | 2023 | +1.26% | +0.52% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 821.29 | 2023 | +2.19% | +1.1% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Austria | 514.84 | 2023 | +2.68% | -0.92% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Denmark | 351.46 | 2023 | +0.42% | -0.64% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 300.6 | 2023 | +2.28% | +3.72% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Spain | 277.33 | 2023 | +2.27% | +2.82% | View data |
