In 2023, Sweden led in non-freshwater abstraction for electricity cooling in Europe, followed by the Netherlands and France. Sweden saw a slight decrease, while France had a minor increase. Cyprus and Croatia showed positive growth, with Croatia's increase being the highest among the European countries analyzed. Malta encountered the most significant decline. Estonia's abstraction grew considerably, reflecting the most significant increase, whereas Spain experienced a notable reduction. Meanwhile, Poland showed a modest decline.
Future trends to watch include the potential impact of stricter environmental regulations, advancements in cooling technologies, and shifts towards more sustainable energy sources, which could affect the water abstraction landscape across Europe. Monitoring these factors will be crucial in understanding and forecasting non-freshwater abstraction dynamics in the electricity sector.
Top countries in Non-Freshwater Abstraction for Production of Electricity for Cooling Purpose by Country
| # | 9 Countries | Million Cubic Meters | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Sweden | 7,850 | 2023 | -3.45% | -3.29% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 5,320 | 2023 | +0.78% | -0.56% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 5,080 | 2023 | +0.69% | +0.24% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Cyprus | 1,470 | 2023 | +2.95% | +1.79% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Croatia | 241.33 | 2023 | +0.058% | +2.87% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Malta | 179.04 | 2023 | -0.82% | -4.48% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 39.6 | 2023 | -6.87% | -1.17% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Estonia | 5.73 | 2023 | -0.17% | +13.82% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Spain | 2.5 | 2023 | -7.41% | -3.58% | View data |
