In 2023, Poland and Germany continued to lead in European solid fossil fuels gross electricity production, despite seeing a decrease of 2.59% and 13.53%, respectively. Czech Republic and Ukraine also saw marginal declines. The Netherlands and Finland experienced downturns in production, while Spain, Italy, and Denmark saw significant reductions, with Italy dropping by 19.68%. Contrarily, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Croatia, and Montenegro showed slight increases, with Kosovo rising by 2.54%.
Future trends to watch include potential shifts towards renewable energy sources, regulatory changes impacting fossil fuel utilization, and geopolitical developments affecting energy policies. Countries might increasingly pivot to decrease reliance on solid fossil fuels to meet net-zero emission targets.
Top countries in Solid Fossil Fuels Gross Electricity Production by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 9,850 | 2023 | -1.86% | -2.59% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 9,480 | 2023 | -20.5% | -13.53% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Czech Republic | 3,220 | 2023 | +2.97% | -1.88% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Ukraine | 3,040 | 2023 | -5.38% | -5.8% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Serbia | 2,090 | 2023 | -1.38% | -0.6% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 1,550 | 2023 | +12.2% | -8.58% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Bulgaria | 1,540 | 2023 | +4.27% | -0.83% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 1,190 | 2023 | -1.94% | -17.95% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Romania | 1,140 | 2023 | +5.12% | -3.29% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 1,010 | 2023 | +0.15% | -1.09% | View data |