Poland and Germany lead Europe's solid fossil fuels gross electricity production share, with shares of 25.27% and 24.03% respectively. Over the past year, Germany saw a significant decrease of 13.75%, whereas Poland's decline was marginal at 2.59%. Czech Republic and Ukraine follow with shares of 8.35% and 7.81%, experiencing minor decreases. Italy and Spain faced major reductions of over 16% each. Meanwhile, Kosovo, Montenegro, and Croatia recorded increases. Western Europe countries like Sweden, Denmark, and France maintain minimal shares with notable reductions in production.
Future trends to watch in the European solid fossil fuels electricity production include:
- Efforts to reduce dependency on solid fossil fuels in alignment with EU climate goals, potentially accelerating the decreases observed in most countries.
- The influence of geopolitical factors impacting fossil fuel import and export dynamics, especially in Eastern Europe.
- Technological innovations promoting renewable energy alternatives that might further shrink the solid fossil fuels' share in electricity production.
- EU policy shifts encouraging cross-border electricity trade and the integration of renewable energy sources, affecting national production shares.
Top countries in Solid Fossil Fuels Gross Electricity Production Share by Country (Terajoules)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 25.27 | 2023 | -1.86% | -2.59% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 24.03 | 2023 | -21.01% | -13.75% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Czech Republic | 8.35 | 2023 | +3.39% | -1.7% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Ukraine | 7.81 | 2023 | -5.38% | -5.8% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Serbia | 5.37 | 2023 | -1.35% | -0.56% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 3.97 | 2023 | +13.55% | -8.13% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Bulgaria | 3.84 | 2023 | +3.09% | -1.41% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 3.28 | 2023 | +2.98% | -16.85% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Romania | 2.92 | 2023 | +5.12% | -3.29% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 2.5 | 2023 | +0.28% | -1.87% | View data |
