In 2023, Poland led European electricity production from solid fossil fuels with a significant volume yet decreased by 2.59% year-on-year. Germany, second, saw a substantial 13.75% decline, indicative of ongoing energy transitions. The Czech Republic and Ukraine also experienced reductions of 1.7% and 5.8%, respectively. Notably, Kosovo and Ireland registered increases, while Spain and Italy showed the most marked declines, over 16% and 20%. Noteworthy is the reduction trend across many countries, possibly due to the EU’s renewable energy policies, though a few such as Montenegro and Croatia showed slight increases.
Future trends to watch include further declines in solid fossil fuel production as countries continue adopting cleaner energy sources and technologies align with the EU's sustainability goals. Economic shifts, geopolitical influences, and technological advancements will also play crucial roles in shaping production landscapes.
Top countries in Gross Electricity Production of Solid Fossil Fuels by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Terajoules | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 412,190 | 2023 | -1.86% | -2.59% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 391,980 | 2023 | -21.01% | -13.75% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Czech Republic | 136,120 | 2023 | +3.39% | -1.7% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Ukraine | 127,380 | 2023 | -5.38% | -5.8% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Serbia | 87,560 | 2023 | -1.35% | -0.56% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 64,710 | 2023 | +13.55% | -8.13% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Bulgaria | 62,560 | 2023 | +3.09% | -1.41% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 53,420 | 2023 | +2.98% | -16.85% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Romania | 47,640 | 2023 | +5.12% | -3.29% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 40,740 | 2023 | +0.28% | -1.87% | View data |
