European Gross Available Energy of Non-Renewable Waste Share by Country (Terajoules)

In 2023, Germany led Europe's Gross Available Energy from Non-Renewable Waste at 24.63 terajoules, reflecting a modest growth of 0.6% year-on-year. France and the United Kingdom followed, with UK showing a notable increase of 5.99%. Italy, at 6.73 terajoules, showed moderate growth. Sweden, despite lower total value, experienced a significant rise of 6.84%. Hungary and Lithuania demonstrated explosive growth of 7.18% and 25.73% respectively, while the Netherlands and Norway experienced slight declines. Over five years, steady growth is expected, albeit with variations, driven by sustainability policies and innovations in waste-to-energy technologies.

Future trends to watch include increasing regulatory pressures in Europe driving higher efficiencies in waste conversion technologies. Continued investments in sustainable waste management practices are anticipated, promoting an upward trajectory in the contribution of non-renewable waste to energy portfolios. Countries with high growth rates like Lithuania and Croatia may provide insights into successful strategies that can be adopted by slower-growing nations.