In 2023, the largest solar photovoltaic electricity production capacities in Europe for installations above 1 Megawatt were led by Spain with a significant 14.16 Thousand Megawatts, followed by the United Kingdom at 12.52 Thousand Megawatts, and France at 9.85 Thousand Megawatts. Over the past two years, Spain's capacity surged by 66.02%, while the United Kingdom saw a modest increase of 5.45%. Countries like Poland and Sweden experienced remarkable growth with increases of 70.99% and 72.15% respectively, highlighting the expanding adoption of solar energy in these regions. Conversely, Germany faced a substantial decline of 64.36%.
Looking ahead to 2024 and beyond, key trends to monitor include the continued expansion of solar photovoltaic capacities in countries with strong growth trajectories like Spain and Poland. The transition dynamics in economies previously lagging in solar adoption, such as Germany, will also be critical. The impact of policy incentives and technological advancements on accelerating solar energy deployment across Europe will further shape future capacities.
Top countries in Solar Photovoltaic (1+ Mw) Electricity Production Capacities by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Megawatts | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 14,160 | 2023 | +21.97% | +66.02% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 12,520 | 2023 | +5.23% | +5.45% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 9,850 | 2023 | +12.87% | +14.98% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 5,190 | 2023 | +3.66% | +4.12% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Portugal | 1,700 | 2023 | +26.36% | +38.22% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 1,480 | 2023 | +3.09% | +1.37% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 1,390 | 2023 | +2.33% | +1.11% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Greece | 929.82 | 2023 | +2.45% | +5.17% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 749 | 2023 | +17.58% | +47.85% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Poland | 748.95 | 2023 | +30.34% | +70.99% | View data |
