In 2023, Italy led European solar thermal final consumption in the industry with 140.68 GWh, followed by Spain and France with 33.23 GWh and 30.77 GWh, respectively. France experienced significant growth with a 21.83% variation, while Germany saw a decrease of 3.15%. Countries like Albania and Romania showed stable growth at 5.46% and 5.0% respectively. This highlights a diverse adoption rate across Europe.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Increased technological advancements and energy policies potentially boosting solar thermal consumption.
- Italy continuing to lead, with other countries closing the gap as growth in solar thermal utilization expands across Europe.
- Potential shifts in energy strategy due to rising environmental awareness and cost-effectiveness of solar thermal energy.
Top countries in Solar Thermal Final Consumption in Industry by Country
| # | 9 Countries | Gigawatthours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 140.68 | 2023 | +5.21% | +2.07% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 33.23 | 2023 | +0.069% | +0.54% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 30.77 | 2023 | +17.13% | +21.83% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Greece | 20.37 | 2023 | +2.33% | +2.76% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Albania | 14.87 | 2023 | +6.22% | +5.46% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 9.99 | 2023 | +4.85% | +5% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Cyprus | 4.93 | 2023 | +2.71% | +1.11% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Germany | 2.13 | 2023 | +31.48% | -3.15% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 1 | 2023 | +2.68% | +0.51% | View data |