In 2023, Germany led Europe's solar photovoltaic electricity production by a substantial margin, followed by Spain and Italy. Notable year-on-year increases were seen in Ukraine (68.39%) and Poland (79.9%), highlighting rapid growth, while Estonia (54.16%) and Hungary (53.11%) also posted significant gains. Conversely, Serbia experienced a slight contraction. Over the past five years, growth in solar electricity production has been strong, emphasizing a shift towards renewable energy across Europe.
Future trends to watch include continued expansion in Eastern Europe and technological advancements that could further accelerate solar adoption. European countries are likely to enhance grid infrastructure and integration, supporting higher solar energy shares.
Top countries in Gross Electricity Production from Solar Photovoltaic by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Gigawatthours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 60,370 | 2023 | +6.86% | +6.8% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 33,940 | 2023 | +21.62% | +33.92% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 28,390 | 2023 | +4.18% | +4.62% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 18,760 | 2023 | +21.46% | +38.3% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 16,910 | 2023 | +7.36% | +9.2% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 16,490 | 2023 | +5.28% | +5.3% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Ukraine | 14,880 | 2023 | +24.65% | +68.39% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 7,500 | 2023 | +11.87% | +13.97% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 5,600 | 2023 | +27.71% | +79.9% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 5,290 | 2023 | +21.46% | +53.11% | View data |
