In 2023, Germany led Europe's solar photovoltaic electricity production, followed by Spain, Italy, and the Netherlands. Spain saw a significant year-on-year increase of 33.92%, while Poland and Albania experienced remarkable growth at 79.9% and 122.89% respectively. The Netherlands exhibited the highest growth in Western Europe at 38.3%, and Ukraine showed impressive recovery with 68.39% growth. In contrast, Serbia experienced a slight reduction of 0.29% in solar output. Over the last five years, the compound annual growth reveals a positive trajectory in Europe's solar energy adoption.
Future trends to watch include Eastern Europe's rapidly increasing solar adoption and the continuous growth in Western European countries like Germany and the Netherlands. Innovations in solar technology and government policies promoting renewable energy will be pivotal in shaping these trends.
Top countries in Gross Electricity Production from Solar Photovoltaic Share by Country (Gigawatthours)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 26.03 | 2023 | +6.86% | +6.8% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 14.63 | 2023 | +21.62% | +33.92% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 12.24 | 2023 | +4.18% | +4.62% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 8.09 | 2023 | +21.46% | +38.3% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 7.29 | 2023 | +7.36% | +9.2% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 7.11 | 2023 | +5.28% | +5.3% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Ukraine | 6.41 | 2023 | +24.65% | +68.39% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 3.24 | 2023 | +11.87% | +13.97% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 2.41 | 2023 | +27.71% | +79.9% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 2.28 | 2023 | +21.46% | +53.11% | View data |
