In 2023, Germany led European solar photovoltaic consumption at 4.45 Mtoe, followed by Spain's significant 33.8% increase, reaching 2.9 Mtoe. Italy and France also demonstrated growth, at 2.61% and 12.45%, respectively. Poland emerged with a notable 92.09% increase; meanwhile, Ukraine soared by 68.64%. Estonia registered an 81.41% surge, while Norway's consumption skyrocketed by 167.42%. Solar photovoltaic systems are rapidly expanding in smaller markets, such as Bosnia and Herzegovina by 28.97%, Albania by 109.32%, and Kosovo by 63.66%. Despite regional differences, the growth underscores widespread renewable energy adoption across Europe.
Future trends to watch include technological advancements improving efficiency and cost-effectiveness, government policies and subsidies bolstering renewable energy consumption, and the increasing importance of energy independence, especially in Eastern Europe. Energy storage improvements and cross-border electricity trade could further enhance Europe's transition to solar energy.
Top countries in Solar Photovoltaic Gross Inland Consumption by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 4,450 | 2023 | +1.98% | +3.56% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 2,900 | 2023 | +20.82% | +33.8% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 2,220 | 2023 | +1.39% | +2.61% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 1,690 | 2023 | +11.03% | +12.45% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 1,490 | 2023 | +20.03% | +36.08% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 1,420 | 2023 | +5.28% | +5.3% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Ukraine | 1,290 | 2023 | +24.93% | +68.64% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 675.66 | 2023 | +33.16% | +92.09% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 561.56 | 2023 | +6.96% | +10.84% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 554.6 | 2023 | +25.82% | +59.29% | View data |
