In 2024, Germany leads European countries in photovoltaic energy availability with 51.72 TWh, followed by Spain (34.27 TWh) and Italy (25.6 TWh). France and the Netherlands also show significant capacities at 19.62 TWh and 17.3 TWh respectively. Poland registered the highest year-on-year growth (91.89%) in 2023, with Estonia (81.41%) and Hungary (59.15%) following closely. Notably, Norway saw the most substantial growth of 167.36% among smaller contributors.
Observing trends over the past two years, Ukraine's photovoltaic capacity increased sharply by 68.39% in 2023, while the Netherlands and Ireland also demonstrated robust growth rates of 36.05% and 47.78% respectively. Predictable drivers like government incentives, advancements in technology, and increasing environmental awareness have played crucial roles.
Future trends to watch for include the potential expansion of photovoltaic energy in Eastern European countries like Poland and Estonia, which are exhibiting rapid growth. Moreover, the increasing stability in Western Europe suggests potential maturation but continued steady investments in solar infrastructure, especially in Germany, Spain, and Italy.
Top countries in Solar Photovoltaic Gross Available Energy 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 | +19.98% | +36.05% | 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 |
