The current landscape of European gross heat production from geothermal power reveals Iceland as the dominant leader with a share significantly higher than other countries. France, Hungary, and Germany follow, but with considerably lower figures. Notably, Germany experienced the most significant year-on-year increase at 14.75%, suggesting potential growth momentum.
Future trends to watch include technological advancements that may enhance the efficiency of geothermal power use, particularly in countries with lower current outputs. Additionally, environmental policies promoting renewable energy could catalyze further investments in geothermal infrastructure, leading to more balanced contributions from other European countries.
- Iceland: Strong leadership in geothermal heat production.
- France, Hungary, Germany: Moderate contributions with potential for growth, especially Germany.
- Italy, Austria, other countries: Smaller shares, yet potential growth reflects a developing interest.
Top countries in Gross Heat Production from Geothermal Power Share by Country (Terajoules)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Iceland | 72.83 | 2023 | +4.68% | +4.59% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 13.53 | 2023 | +3.97% | +4.99% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Hungary | 5.1 | 2023 | +1.23% | +2.29% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 4.7 | 2023 | +11.62% | +14.75% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 1.7 | 2023 | +2.91% | +1.73% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Austria | 1.02 | 2023 | +3.52% | +0.041% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 0.49 | 2023 | +2.46% | +2.32% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Slovakia | 0.35 | 2023 | +2.62% | +4.27% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 0.099 | 2023 | 0% | +1.26% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Lithuania | 0.08 | 2023 | 0% | View data |
