In 2023, Italy led the European commercial and public services sector in renewable and biofuel consumption with 2.74 Million Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent, closely followed by Germany at 2.39. The United Kingdom showed a significant year-on-year increase of 5.2% in renewable energy consumption. Notably, Romania experienced a growth of 9.91%, evidencing a strong regional push. Sweden, however, suffered a decline of 3.77% in its consumption, indicating potential challenges in its renewable energy strategies.
Future trends to watch involve the expanding role of government policies and technological advances aimed at increasing energy efficiency and storage solutions. Countries exhibiting strong growth are likely to drive the transition further, creating opportunities for investment in renewable infrastructures. Collaborations across regions to create shared frameworks and standards may also influence these dynamics throughout Europe.
Top countries in Commercial and Public Services Final Consumption of Renewables and Biofuels by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 2,740 | 2023 | +2.26% | +0.25% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 2,390 | 2023 | +2.36% | +2.55% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 1,460 | 2023 | +5.01% | +5.2% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 1,100 | 2023 | +3.54% | +4.46% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 1,000 | 2023 | +7.98% | +10.55% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Portugal | 586.09 | 2023 | +2.87% | +3.67% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Greece | 441.33 | 2023 | +7.47% | +8.18% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 408.91 | 2023 | +5.74% | +7.25% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 378.94 | 2023 | +9.38% | +4.06% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Bulgaria | 339.74 | 2023 | +5.73% | +6.95% | View data |