The industry sector final consumption of renewable municipal waste in the UK is expected to steadily increase from 2.99 thousand terajoules in 2024 to 3.53 thousand terajoules by 2028. This forecasted growth represents an annual increase of approximately 3.5% on average over the five-year period based on the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR).

Future trends to watch for include:

Technological advancements that could enhance waste-to-energy conversion efficiency.
Policy shifts towards more ambitious sustainability targets which may influence higher consumption rates.
Potential economic fluctuations impacting the demand and investment in renewable energy sources.
Changes in regulatory environment that could either incentivize or deter industry adoption of renewable municipal waste.