In 2023, France led Europe in renewable and biofuel output with 17.2 thousand tonnes of oil equivalent. Germany, despite a slightly higher growth rate of 2.67%, followed closely behind. The United Kingdom showed significant expansion with a 7.07% growth, as did the Netherlands with an impressive 10.23%, and Belgium at 12.56%. Smaller countries like Cyprus and Moldova posted remarkable increases of 25.0% and 16.54% respectively. Conversely, Bulgaria and Bosnia and Herzegovina saw declines, highlighted by Serbia's notable drop of 6.6%.
Looking ahead, fluctuations in energy policies, investment in infrastructure, and cross-country collaborations are expected to impact renewable energy contributions across Europe. The ongoing commitment to the EU's Green Deal and the race for technological advancements will be pivotal, with countries striving to balance growth and sustainability. Monitoring the recovery from temporary declines and the acceleration in high-growth countries will be key developments in the upcoming years.
Top countries in Transformation Output of Renewables and Biofuels Share by Country (Thousand Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 17.2 | 2023 | +5.45% | +1.23% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 15.83 | 2023 | +0.88% | +2.67% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 8.63 | 2023 | +4.01% | +7.07% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 8.36 | 2023 | +6.53% | +0.75% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 7.11 | 2023 | +2.4% | +3.5% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Sweden | 7.08 | 2023 | +5.12% | +2.39% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 4.92 | 2023 | +3.37% | +3.82% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 4.89 | 2023 | +4.43% | +10.23% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 4.12 | 2023 | +5.66% | +12.56% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Finland | 2.98 | 2023 | +6.62% | +11.09% | View data |
