The Czech Republic leads the European lignite gross heat production share with 47.48%, followed by Germany at 20.65%. Between 2022 and 2023, the Czech Republic's and Romania's shares slightly decreased by 2.03% and 2.76% respectively, while Germany saw a larger decrease of 5.62%. In contrast, Poland and Serbia demonstrated minor increases at 0.78% and 0.09%. Bulgaria experienced a notable reduction of 6.1%, indicating a declining trend across multiple regions.
Future trends to watch include potential shifts towards renewable energy sources, which could further decrease lignite's share, especially in countries with significant carbon reduction goals. Continued investments in energy transitions may alter the lignite landscape in Europe.
Top countries in Lignite Gross Heat Production Share by Country (Gigawatthours)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Czech Republic | 47.48 | 2023 | -1.9% | -2.03% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 20.65 | 2023 | -14.3% | -5.62% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Romania | 11.64 | 2023 | -4.7% | -2.76% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Serbia | 5.86 | 2023 | -0.52% | +0.09% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 4.97 | 2023 | -1.94% | +0.78% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Slovakia | 4.92 | 2023 | +1.3% | -2.47% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 2.63 | 2023 | -2.83% | -2.97% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Greece | 1.97 | 2023 | +0.65% | -3.11% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Bulgaria | 1.45 | 2023 | -14.81% | -6.1% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovenia | 1.1 | 2023 | -6.3% | -2.96% | View data |
