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Wind energy capacity in EU and member states: An interactive infographics
🌪️ Wind Energy in Europe 2025
EU Member States & Candidate Countries
285 GW
Total Wind Capacity in Europe
16.4 GW
New Wind Capacity Added in 2024
18.4%
Wind Share of EU Electricity Generation
47%
Total Renewable Energy Share in EU
🇪🇺 EU Member States - Wind Energy Leaders
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Denmark
56%
Highest wind share in electricity mix. Pioneer in offshore wind technology.
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Ireland
33%
Strong offshore wind potential and growing onshore installations.
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Sweden
31%
Major onshore wind expansion, excellent wind resources in the north.
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Germany
30%
Largest total wind capacity in Europe, leading in technology innovation.
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Netherlands
29%
Strong offshore wind development, ambitious 2030 targets.
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Portugal
28%
87.5% total renewable energy, wind complementing hydro power.
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Lithuania
27%
Rapidly growing wind sector, focusing on energy independence.
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Spain
25%
Second largest wind capacity in Europe, strong onshore development.
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Finland
24%
Excellent wind resources, growing onshore installations.
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Greece
22%
Strong wind resources in islands and mainland, growing sector.
🌍 EU Candidate Countries
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Turkey
8.5%
11.3 GW installed capacity, significant potential for expansion.
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Ukraine
2.1%
Development affected by conflict, but huge potential for future growth.
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Moldova
3.2%
Small but growing wind sector, renewable energy targets set for 2030.
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Georgia
1.8%
Emerging wind market with mountain and coastal wind resources.
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Albania
0.5%
Early stage wind development, focusing primarily on hydroelectric power.
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Montenegro
12%
Krnovo wind farm operational, good wind resources along the coast.
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