In 2023, Germany led European countries in non-renewable municipal waste gross heat production with 11.04 thousand gigawatthours. Sweden, France, and Denmark followed, having notable outputs of 7.66, 4.61, and 3.66 thousand gigawatthours respectively. The smallest contributions came from Slovakia and Luxembourg. Year-on-year variations for 2023 show Lithuania and Hungary experienced the most significant rises at over 46% and 7%, respectively. Austria, Estonia, and Sweden also saw noticeable growth, while Germany registered a moderate increase at 1.98%. Overall, positive trends are observed, with emerging economies like Lithuania capturing attention due to rapid growth.
Future trends in European non-renewable municipal waste gross heat production may see increased focus on sustainability and energy efficiency. The push for renewable alternatives could affect non-renewable waste's share in energy production. Countries investing in infrastructure improvements and technology upgrades are likely to optimize their waste-to-energy processes, potentially influencing regional production patterns. Monitoring policy changes and technological innovations will be key to understanding the evolving landscape in this sector.
Top countries in Non-Renewable Municipal Waste Gross Heat Production by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Gigawatthours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 11,040 | 2023 | +2.87% | +1.98% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Sweden | 7,660 | 2023 | +3.95% | +5.3% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 4,610 | 2023 | +0.8% | +2.69% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Denmark | 3,660 | 2023 | +0.94% | +0.76% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 2,150 | 2023 | +2.09% | +3.71% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Finland | 1,750 | 2023 | +2.89% | +3.75% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Austria | 1,630 | 2023 | +2.86% | +6.6% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Norway | 1,540 | 2023 | +2.07% | +0.93% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Italy | 1,510 | 2023 | +2.23% | +0.41% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Lithuania | 780.71 | 2023 | +28.19% | +46.75% | View data |
