The European lignite gross available energy data of 2023 highlights Germany as the leader with significant energy figures, followed by the Czech Republic and Poland. There's a notable decline in energy availability across most countries, with France and the Netherlands experiencing the steepest drops of over 30%. In contrast, Kosovo and Bulgaria recorded minimal growth rates. The 2023 data showed a substantial decrease, suggesting a consistent downward trend in lignite energy utilization among major European countries.
Future trends to watch include the continuation of reduced lignite usage as European countries increasingly shift to cleaner energy alternatives. Political and environmental policies will likely accelerate this transition.
Top countries in Lignite Gross Available Energy by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Terajoules | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 1,086,800 | 2023 | -1.76% | -6.45% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Czech Republic | 432,690 | 2023 | +1.1% | -2.31% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 417,390 | 2023 | -0.84% | -2.42% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Serbia | 277,890 | 2023 | -1.28% | -0.5% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Bulgaria | 219,170 | 2023 | +4.65% | +0.8% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 155,430 | 2023 | +4.42% | -2.11% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 133,010 | 2023 | -0.64% | -2.31% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Greece | 85,000 | 2023 | -15.18% | -13.92% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Kosovo | 68,200 | 2023 | +2.03% | +2.59% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovenia | 31,160 | 2023 | -3.09% | -4% | View data |
