The United Kingdom leads in non-renewable industrial waste electricity production in Europe, with a significant increase of 4.33% in 2023. Slovakia showed the most remarkable growth at 135.31%, indicating a strong shift in energy production methods. Conversely, Germany, Greece, and Spain experienced declines, reflecting a possible transition to greener energy sources. Belgium and the Netherlands also faced decreases. Notably, Lithuania and Hungary recorded double-digit growths, suggesting a growing reliance on industrial waste for electricity.
Future trends to watch include:
- A potential increase in reliance on waste-to-energy solutions, especially in smaller countries with recent significant growth rates like Slovakia and Lithuania.
- Continued fluctuations in larger countries due to policy changes and renewable energy commitments.
- A gradual scale-down of non-renewable waste energy in countries likely focusing on renewable energy shifts such as Germany and Spain.
Top countries in Non-Renewable Industrial Waste Gross Electricity Production Share by Country (Thousand Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 35.18 | 2023 | +2.42% | +4.33% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 17.73 | 2023 | -8.09% | -3.02% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Belgium | 9.42 | 2023 | +0.0056% | -1.22% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Slovakia | 6.61 | 2023 | +34.24% | +135.31% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Austria | 5.65 | 2023 | +6.93% | +3.99% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Greece | 5.62 | 2023 | +29.3% | -3% | View data |
| 7 | 7 France | 5.59 | 2023 | +7.79% | +4.69% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 5.4 | 2023 | +0.0049% | -2.29% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 4.09 | 2023 | +6.92% | +9.42% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Lithuania | 2.64 | 2023 | +19.46% | +27.7% | View data |
