The projected increase in the UK's non-renewable municipal waste gross inland consumption from 17.78 Thousand Gigawatthours in 2024 to 20.65 in 2028 reflects a steady and significant rise. In the base year of 2023, the consumption stood at approximately 17.00. This indicates an annual growth rate, calculated from the percentage variations: 2025 grows by 4.16% from 2024, 2026 by 3.89% from 2025, 2027 by 3.69% from 2026, and 2028 by 3.51% from 2027. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over these five years is around 3.83%.

Future trends to watch for: