In 2023, Germany led European solar photovoltaic production with a 22.59 GWh share. Spain, aided by a 34.19% growth, followed with 14.97 GWh. Italy, France, and the Netherlands also made notable contributions, with the latter showing a 36.08% increase. Countries like Poland and Ukraine saw impressive rises of 91.89% and 68.39%, respectively, indicating significant market shifts. Meanwhile, Norway stood out with a whopping 167.36% growth.
Future trends to watch for include technological advancement in photovoltaic efficiency, policy changes encouraging solar investments, and potential shifts in production dominance as countries like Poland and Ukraine rapidly scale up their output.
Top countries in Solar Photovoltaic Production Share by Country (Gigawatthours)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 22.59 | 2023 | +1.94% | +3.54% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 14.97 | 2023 | +21.85% | +34.19% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 11.18 | 2023 | +1.1% | +2.48% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 8.57 | 2023 | +10.96% | +12.43% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 7.56 | 2023 | +20.03% | +36.08% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 7.2 | 2023 | +5.28% | +5.3% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Ukraine | 6.5 | 2023 | +24.65% | +68.39% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 3.41 | 2023 | +32.87% | +91.89% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 2.94 | 2023 | +8.83% | +11.51% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 2.8 | 2023 | +25.56% | +59.15% | View data |