In 2023, the United States led solar energy consumption at 12.85 Mtoe, with Japan following at 11.21 Mtoe, experiencing notable year-on-year growth rates as solar adoption intensified. Stable growth characterized Germany and Italy, while Spain and France demonstrated moderate increases. Australia and South Korea showed gradual improvement, particularly in distributed solar systems. Belgium and the Czech Republic maintained steady, albeit smaller, consumption growth. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over five years indicates robust expansion in solar energy adoption globally, driven by supportive policies and decreasing technology costs.
Future trends to watch include advancements in solar storage technology and integration into electric grids, continued cost reductions, and emerging market expansions in Asia and Africa, potentially shifting the landscape of top solar energy-consuming nations.
Top countries in Top Countries by Solar Energy Consumption
| # | 10 Countries | Million Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent | Last Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 12.85 | 2016 | |
| 2 | 2 Japan | 11.21 | 2016 | |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 8.64 | 2016 | |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 5.18 | 2016 | |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 3.07 | 2016 | |
| 6 | 6 France | 1.88 | 2016 | |
| 7 | 7 Australia | 1.62 | 2016 | |
| 8 | 8 South Korea | 1.18 | 2016 | |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 0.67 | 2016 | |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 0.48 | 2016 |
