Poland and Germany lead in European gross electricity production from solid fossil fuels, accounting for nearly half the output. Both countries, however, are reducing reliance, with Poland showing minor decreases and Germany experiencing a significant 13.75% drop. Other notable drops include Spain (16.85%) and Italy (20.84%), highlighting a regional shift towards cleaner energy sources. Meanwhile, Kosovo and several smaller countries such as Ireland have shown positive growth, although from much smaller bases.
Future trends to watch include further reductions in fossil fuel dependency across Europe, driven by climate policies and innovations in renewable energy. Countries like Germany and Poland will be pivotal in shaping this transition.
Top countries in Gross Electricity Production of Solid Fossil Fuels Share by Country (Gigawatthours)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 25.27 | 2023 | -1.86% | -2.59% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 24.03 | 2023 | -21.01% | -13.75% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Czech Republic | 8.35 | 2023 | +3.39% | -1.7% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Ukraine | 7.81 | 2023 | -5.38% | -5.8% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Serbia | 5.37 | 2023 | -1.35% | -0.56% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 3.97 | 2023 | +13.55% | -8.13% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Bulgaria | 3.84 | 2023 | +3.09% | -1.41% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 3.28 | 2023 | +2.98% | -16.85% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Romania | 2.92 | 2023 | +5.12% | -3.29% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 2.48 | 2023 | 0% | -2.04% | View data |
