In 2024, Germany leads in solar thermal energy availability, followed by Spain, Greece, and Italy. Germany's growth contracted slightly by 0.15%, while Spain showed a robust increase of 3.4%. Poland, at 11.75%, and Romania, at 11.24%, exhibited the most significant year-on-year growth. Over the past five years, both countries have seen the highest compound annual growth rates. Meanwhile, Austria saw a decline of 0.73%, and Sweden experienced a notable decrease of 2.03%.
Future trends in European solar thermal consumption suggest increased investments and innovations, especially in Eastern European countries, enhancing infrastructure and market accessibility. Climate policy advancements may further drive adoption in traditionally lower-output regions.
Top countries in Solar Thermal Available for Final Consumption by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Gigawatthours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 8,810 | 2023 | +0.25% | -0.15% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 4,130 | 2023 | +2.44% | +3.4% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Greece | 3,670 | 2023 | +2.34% | +2.82% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 3,080 | 2023 | +3.63% | +3.93% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 2,480 | 2023 | +3.58% | +3.68% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Austria | 2,000 | 2023 | -0.79% | -0.73% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Portugal | 1,320 | 2023 | +3.59% | +3.8% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 1,150 | 2023 | +7.58% | +11.75% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Cyprus | 918.1 | 2023 | +2.06% | +1.85% | View data |
| 10 | 10 United Kingdom | 681.29 | 2023 | +2.08% | +2.12% | View data |
