In 2023, Germany led European geothermal and biomass energy consumption with 50.25 TWh despite a slight decline of 0.28%. The UK and Italy followed with declining rates of 1.72% and 1.81%, respectively. Notable growth was observed in the Netherlands (16.06%), Bulgaria (10.78%), and Croatia (13.45%). Countries like Finland, Sweden, and France showed modest growth. Conversely, Belgium, Latvia, and Macedonia saw declines. Russia posted a significant 11.36% increase. Over five years, Belarus exhibited the highest average annual growth.
Future trends to watch include advances in technology, policy shifts favoring renewable energy, and investments in infrastructure, potentially altering the consumption landscape across different countries.
Top countries in Geothermal and Biomass Energy Consumption by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Terawatthours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 50.25 | 2023 | -0.35% | -0.28% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 32.07 | 2023 | -9.55% | -1.72% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 23.06 | 2023 | -3.26% | -1.81% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Finland | 14.03 | 2023 | +0.27% | +1.68% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Sweden | 13.45 | 2023 | +0.88% | +2.46% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 10.17 | 2023 | +3.48% | +2.95% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 9.64 | 2023 | +1.4% | +16.06% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Denmark | 8.02 | 2023 | +7.02% | +6.38% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 7.13 | 2023 | -0.41% | +1.7% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Spain | 7 | 2023 | +2.74% | +2.55% | View data |