Germany remains the leader in renewable power generation in Europe with a value of 2.34 Exajoules as of 2023, showing a notable decrease from 2.66 in 2022. The United Kingdom follows with 1.31 Exajoules, illustrating strong growth from the previous year's 4.26. Spain, at 1.04 Exajoules, has experienced substantial growth from 8.88 in 2022. Italy and France saw increases in their renewable power generation, reaching 0.74 and 0.7 Exajoules respectively, with France having a significant increase from 8.14. The Netherlands has shown an impressive upward trend with 23.77 Exajoules. Sweden, Poland, Denmark, Finland, and Belgium also observed positive year-on-year growth in renewable energy output.
Several countries like Norway, Russia, and Ukraine have demonstrated high growth rates in renewable energy production, whereas Iceland saw a slight decline. Noteworthy performers in terms of growth include Greece, Croatia, Estonia, Cyprus, and Luxembourg. Smaller contributors such as Latvia and Macedonia exhibit minimal or negative growth in their renewable energy generation, reflecting different stages of renewable adoption and policy impact.
Future trends to watch in European renewable power generation include:
- Continued growth in offshore wind energy, particularly in the United Kingdom and Northern Europe.
- Increased solar power adoption in Southern Europe, led by Spain and Italy.
- Enhanced grid integration and storage solutions to accommodate the intermittent nature of renewable sources.
- Policy-driven advancements in Eastern European countries like Poland and Hungary.
- The impact of EU climate policies and investments in green technologies on accelerating the energy transition across the continent.
Top countries in Renewable Power Generation by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Exajoules | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 2.34 | 2023 | +0.77% | +2.66% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 1.31 | 2023 | +1.71% | +4.26% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 1.04 | 2023 | +5.28% | +8.88% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 0.74 | 2023 | +4.21% | +2.37% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 0.7 | 2023 | +5.92% | +8.14% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 0.55 | 2023 | +15.19% | +23.77% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 0.52 | 2023 | +7.02% | +11.62% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 0.38 | 2023 | +11.14% | +13.64% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Denmark | 0.29 | 2023 | +3.89% | +7.06% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Finland | 0.28 | 2023 | +2.55% | +6.59% | View data |