In 2023, Germany led European geothermal power consumption by households with 455.78 GWh, registering an 11.27% increase from the previous year. Poland followed with 260.93 GWh, growing by 4.79%. Iceland saw a contraction of 1.14% with its consumption at 132.46 GWh. Romania's usage was modest at 42.77 GWh, slightly rising by 0.57%. Italy and the UK experienced declines of 2.68% and 5.27% respectively, with Italy at 9.99 GWh and the UK at 6.1 GWh. Spain's consumption was minimal at 1.08 GWh.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Greater adoption of geothermal technologies in eastern European countries like Romania and Poland.
- Continued investment in Germany to further solidify its leadership role.
- Potential policy shifts in Italy and the UK aimed at reversing declining trends, enhancing geothermal energy's appeal.
- Technological advancements reducing costs and increasing efficiency of geothermal systems.
Top countries in Geothermal Power Final Consumption by Households by Country
| # | 7 Countries | Gigawatthours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 455.78 | 2023 | +2.71% | +11.27% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 260.93 | 2023 | +2.81% | +4.79% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Iceland | 132.46 | 2023 | -2.27% | -1.14% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Romania | 42.77 | 2023 | +26.27% | +0.57% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 9.99 | 2023 | +1.03% | -2.68% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 6.1 | 2023 | +5.17% | +5.27% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 1.08 | 2021 | 0% | 0% | View data |
