European Non-Renewable Municipal Waste Energy Supply by Country

In 2023, Germany, the United Kingdom, and France led the European non-renewable municipal waste energy supply. Germany reached 3.21 million tonnes of oil equivalent, showing a modest 0.69% increase year-on-year. The UK saw a significant rise of 5.33%, while France had a slight growth of 0.65%. Sweden and the Netherlands experienced mixed results with Sweden growing at 4.86%, but the Netherlands decreased marginally by 0.08%. Smaller countries like Lithuania, Cyprus, and Slovakia witnessed substantial growth, exceeding 17%. Over the last five years, the sector saw diversified annual growth rates, indicating varying national dynamics and capacities.

Future trends to watch include:

• Ongoing investments in waste-to-energy technologies across Europe, potentially altering the current national standings.
• The impact of evolving EU environmental policies aimed at reducing carbon emissions and increasing renewable energy adoption.
• Innovation in recycling and waste management practices, which may reduce non-renewable inputs into waste-to-energy facilities.
• National policy shifts potentially affecting energy security and sustainability strategies.