The European solid fossil fuels production landscape in 2024 shows Poland as the leading producer, despite facing a 3.51% decline from the previous year. Germany follows, with its production decreasing substantially by 8.91%. The Czech Republic and Ukraine also witnessed notable reductions of 4.07% and 8.5%, respectively. Smaller contributors like Serbia and Bulgaria observed minor decreases, while Kosovo and Montenegro saw increases of 3.22% and 2.11%. Over the last five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) suggests a consistent decline in solid fossil fuel production across the region, driven by several countries' adoption of greener energy policies.
Future trends worth monitoring include:
- Continued transition towards renewable energy sources impacting traditional fossil fuel production.
- Potential policy changes within the European Union aiming to further reduce carbon emissions.
- Technological advancements and investments in clean coal technologies to mitigate environmental impacts.
- Emerging developments in countries with increasing production, such as Kosovo and Montenegro.
Top countries in Solid Fossil Fuels Production by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Gigawatthours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 457,170 | 2023 | -3.32% | -3.51% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 276,140 | 2023 | -7.35% | -8.91% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Czech Republic | 137,740 | 2023 | -1.29% | -4.07% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Ukraine | 106,940 | 2023 | -13.33% | -8.5% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Serbia | 74,990 | 2023 | -1.42% | -0.49% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Bulgaria | 56,950 | 2023 | +3.69% | -0.64% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 40,750 | 2023 | +1.21% | -2.7% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 33,850 | 2023 | -3.38% | -4.47% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Greece | 24,030 | 2023 | -13.9% | -13.53% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Kosovo | 19,460 | 2023 | +2.45% | +3.22% | View data |
