In 2023, Poland led European gross electricity production from solid fossil fuels, followed by Germany and the Czech Republic. Poland experienced a modest decline of 2.59%, while Germany reported a significant decrease of 13.75%. Notable variances appeared in Spain and Italy with declines of 16.85% and 20.84%, respectively. Conversely, Kosovo and Ireland saw increases of 3.88% and 5.2%. Other countries typically reported minor changes. Notably, the five-year CAGR reflected a gradual reduction in fossil fuel dependency continent-wide.
Looking forward, a further shift toward renewable energy sources is anticipated, emphasizing the need for continued investments in green technology to reduce reliance on solid fossil fuels in Europe.
Top countries in Gross Electricity Production of Solid Fossil Fuels Share by Country (Terajoules)
| # | 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 | 2.5 | 2023 | +0.28% | -1.87% | View data |
