In 2023, Germany led non-renewable municipal waste electricity production among European countries with 5.85 thousand gigawatt-hours, despite a slight year-on-year decrease of 1.03%. The UK, with significant growth of 5.49%, followed closely. Italy and France saw moderate declines, while Poland observed a remarkable surge of 14.89%. Notable year-on-year increases were also seen in Slovakia (35.33%) and Lithuania (43.01%). Conversely, Hungary and Luxembourg experienced reductions. Despite a range of productivity, modest to significant increases characterize the general trend, except for a few outliers.
Future trends to monitor include how technological advancements and regulatory shifts toward renewable energy sources might impact non-renewable waste-based electricity generation. Countries with current growth, like Poland and Lithuania, may need to adapt to evolving energy policies, while Germany and the UK should focus on maintaining efficient waste-to-energy conversions amidst increasing pressures for sustainable practices.
Top countries in Non-Renewable Municipal Waste Gross Electricity Production by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Gigawatthours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 5,850 | 2023 | +0.41% | -1.03% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 4,570 | 2023 | +4.41% | +5.49% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 2,290 | 2023 | -0.35% | -0.67% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 2,130 | 2023 | +0.026% | -0.67% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 1,950 | 2023 | +1.84% | -0.49% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Sweden | 1,740 | 2023 | +2.55% | +2.67% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 888.34 | 2023 | +0.93% | +1.43% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Denmark | 824.03 | 2023 | +1.93% | +3.19% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Spain | 758.83 | 2023 | +2.91% | +0.1% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Poland | 747.05 | 2023 | +23.42% | +14.89% | View data |
