Poland leads Europe's solid fossil fuel heat production with a 42.91% share, while Germany follows at 20.31%. The Czech Republic contributes 11.21%. Poland and Germany saw declines of 1.16% and 4.8% in 2023, respectively, with Denmark (-8.01%) and Bulgaria (-8.15%) also decreasing. Austria managed to grow by 3.34%. Smaller contributors like Lithuania and Norway saw modest growth whereas Latvia experienced a significant decline of 41.55%.
Future trends to watch:
- Potential policy shifts in Europe focusing on renewable energy sources could lead to further declines in solid fossil fuel use.
- Continued economic changes and technological advancements might influence national energy strategies and production shares.
- Environmental regulations and climate goals could accelerate the transition away from fossil fuels.
Top countries in Solid Fossil Fuels Gross Heat Production Share by Country (Gigawatthours)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 42.91 | 2023 | -0.89% | -1.16% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 20.31 | 2023 | -0.93% | -4.8% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Czech Republic | 11.21 | 2023 | -1.56% | -2.14% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Ukraine | 6.78 | 2023 | +6.38% | -2.18% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Finland | 5.54 | 2023 | +7.59% | -0.27% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Denmark | 2.14 | 2023 | -3.96% | -8.01% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Slovakia | 1.43 | 2023 | +0.61% | -1.97% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Romania | 1.24 | 2023 | -22.26% | -14.14% | View data |
| 9 | 9 France | 1.17 | 2023 | +6.91% | -2.01% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Bulgaria | 1.07 | 2023 | -8.3% | -8.15% | View data |
