The forecast for non-renewable industrial waste gross available energy in the UK indicates a steady increase from 2024 to 2028, with values rising annually from 3.22 in 2024 to 3.39 thousand gigawatthours. This reflects a consistent year-on-year growth of approximately 1.24%. For comparison, in 2023, the gross available energy stood at 3.18 thousand gigawatthours, marking a growth of 0.63% from the previous actual year-on-year. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the five-year period from 2023 to 2028 is approximately 1.27%.

Future trends to watch for include:

Potential regulatory changes impacting the use and classification of non-renewable industrial waste.
Technological advancements that might improve energy recovery efficiency.
Shifts in industrial policies towards sustainable and renewable energy sources possibly influencing non-renewable energy forecasts.
Global economic factors and energy price volatility which could affect industrial waste energy outputs.