Based on the 2024 data for European Solar Photovoltaic (PV) production, Germany leads with 51.72 thousand GWh, followed by Spain with 34.27 thousand GWh and Italy with 25.6 thousand GWh. France, Netherlands, and the United Kingdom also have significant production levels, ranging from 16.49 to 19.62 thousand GWh. Smaller countries like Malta, Luxembourg, and Ireland have much lower production figures, each under 1 thousand GWh.
Year-on-year trends from 2023 show significant increases in several countries:
- Germany (+3.54%)
- Spain (+34.19%)
- Netherlands (+36.08%)
- Ukraine (+68.39%)
- Poland (+91.89%)
- Hungary (+59.15%)
- Estonia (+81.41%)
- France (+12.43%)
Notably, Norway saw a remarkable growth of 167.36% in 2023. Other notable increases include Albania (+109.42%), Kosovo (+63.73%), and Moldova (+48.83%).
Future trends to watch for include potential expansion in renewable energy infrastructure within Eastern European countries, driven by significant year-on-year growth. Increased investments in PV technology and supportive policies in countries with lower production levels currently could substantially boost their output in the coming years.
Top countries in Solar Photovoltaic Production by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Gigawatthours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 51,720 | 2023 | +1.94% | +3.54% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 34,270 | 2023 | +21.85% | +34.19% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 25,600 | 2023 | +1.1% | +2.48% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 19,620 | 2023 | +10.96% | +12.43% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 17,300 | 2023 | +20.03% | +36.08% | 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 Poland | 7,820 | 2023 | +32.87% | +91.89% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 6,730 | 2023 | +8.83% | +11.51% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 6,420 | 2023 | +25.56% | +59.15% | View data |
