In 2024, Germany continues to lead in solar photovoltaic gross inland consumption in Europe, consuming 22.65 thousand tonnes of oil equivalent. Notable year-on-year growth includes increases in Poland (92.09%), Ukraine (68.64%), and Estonia (81.41%). The Netherlands and Spain also showed substantial growth with 36.08% and 33.8%, respectively. Smaller nations like Norway (167.42%) and Albania (109.32%) exhibit impressive growth percentages, albeit from lower bases. There are slight declines or negligible growth in Romania (-1.29%), Serbia (1.15%), and Montenegro (0.0%). Larger trend indicators show a diverse and rapidly evolving market with substantial growth in Eastern Europe.
Future trends to watch include the acceleration in Eastern European countries like Ukraine and Poland, as well as emerging markets such as Norway and Albania, which despite small bases, reflect strong potential. Germany’s market saturation indicates stable but slower growth, while innovation and investment continue to drive solar adoption across Europe.
Top countries in Solar Photovoltaic Gross Inland Consumption Share by Country (Thousand Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 22.65 | 2023 | +1.98% | +3.56% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 14.78 | 2023 | +20.82% | +33.8% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 11.28 | 2023 | +1.39% | +2.61% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 8.6 | 2023 | +11.03% | +12.45% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 7.57 | 2023 | +20.03% | +36.08% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 7.21 | 2023 | +5.28% | +5.3% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Ukraine | 6.56 | 2023 | +24.93% | +68.64% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 3.44 | 2023 | +33.16% | +92.09% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 2.86 | 2023 | +6.96% | +10.84% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 2.82 | 2023 | +25.82% | +59.29% | View data |
