In 2023, Germany led in electricity production from non-renewable municipal waste in Europe, followed by the United Kingdom and Italy. Poland showed the highest year-on-year increase at over 18%, suggesting significant growth in this sector. Meanwhile, Slovakia and Lithuania also experienced impressive growth rates. However, countries like Germany and Italy saw declines, indicating potential shifts in their waste-to-energy strategies. The overall trend suggests diverse changes, with some countries increasing their reliance on waste as an energy source, while others might be reducing it.
Looking forward, focus should remain on the regulatory environment for waste management and renewable energy, as it could greatly impact future production trends. Pay attention to advancements in waste-to-energy technology and changes in waste policies across Europe which could affect production dynamics. The push towards sustainability might encourage innovations and efficiency in non-renewable waste energy generation, potentially altering the landscape significantly.
Top countries in Gross Electricity Production from Non-Renewable Municipal Waste by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Terajoules | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 21,420 | 2023 | +0.64% | -0.71% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 16,470 | 2023 | +4.41% | +5.49% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 8,400 | 2023 | +0.059% | -0.31% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 7,730 | 2023 | +0.16% | -0.49% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 7,200 | 2023 | +1.98% | -0.05% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Sweden | 5,960 | 2023 | +2.28% | +1.61% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 3,120 | 2023 | +19.82% | +18.34% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 3,030 | 2023 | +0.012% | +0.34% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Denmark | 2,980 | 2023 | +2.27% | +3.29% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Spain | 2,740 | 2023 | +2.56% | +0.19% | View data |
