The European rail sector shows significant variation in renewable and biofuel consumption by country. In 2023, Germany led with 370.73 Gigawatthours, followed by France and the Czech Republic. Growth rates from 2022 to 2023 saw notable increases in Germany and Lithuania, while others like Greece and Romania experienced declines. Over the past five years, Germany and Luxembourg show strong compounded growth rates in renewable adoption, whereas some eastern European countries have lagged behind.
Future trends to watch include the continued expansion of renewable capacities in leading countries like Germany, while monitoring potential policy shifts that could enhance or hinder growth in other countries, especially within the EU framework promoting green energy transitions.
Top countries in Rail Sector Final Consumption of Renewables and Biofuels by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Gigawatthours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 370.73 | 2023 | +11.95% | +20.8% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 98.98 | 2023 | +5.66% | +1.05% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Czech Republic | 63.8 | 2023 | +2.75% | +0.68% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Lithuania | 45.56 | 2023 | +2.77% | +16.12% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Austria | 25.3 | 2023 | +2.51% | +3.19% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 19.32 | 2023 | +6.38% | +3.93% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Latvia | 18.39 | 2023 | +8.17% | -3.33% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Luxembourg | 2.99 | 2023 | +7.78% | +10.69% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Finland | 1.1 | 2023 | +4.19% | View data | |
| 10 | 10 Norway | 0.37 | 2023 | +4.26% | View data |
