When it comes to solar power per capita, Europe’s long-time solar leader, Germany, does not hold the first position. For the second year in a row, the Netherlands ranks first, reaching the remarkable milestone of more than 1,000 watt per inhabitant in 2022, 28% up from 815 W/capita in 2021. Germany’s average installed solar power per person increased to 816 W/capita, 13% growth 722 W/capita in 2021. Denmark takes third place with 675 W/capita, up from 426 W/capita in the previous year, leaving behind Belgium, now standing at 663 W/capita in fourth place. Besides Luxembourg, at 629 W/capita, all other top 10 EU solar markets per capita control capacities below the 600 W/capita level, although the level for joining this group (this time, Portugal) was lifted to 416 W/capita, compared to 364 W/capita in 2021 (then, Italy).
Top 10 EU countries solar capacity per capita
Which EU country has most solar per person?
In 2022, the biggest market segment in the Netherlands was the residential rooftop market, with a share of 46 % (approx. 1.8 GW) of the total market