Key Market Indicators
Austria's wind energy capacity is projected to reach 4,610 megawatts by 2028, up from 3,760 megawatts in 2023. This marks an average annual growth rate of 3.2%. Since 1998, the country's wind energy supply has risen by an average of 3.7% annually. In 2023, Austria ranked 16th globally in wind capacity, with Finland slightly ahead at 3,760 megawatts. The top three spots were held by Spain, the United Kingdom, and France. On the consumption front, Austria's wind power usage is expected to hit 0.08 exajoules by 2028, increasing from 0.07 exajoules in 2023. This represents an average yearly growth of 2.9%. Since 2004, the demand for wind energy in Austria has grown by 4.2% annually. In 2023, Austria was once again in the 16th position in terms of wind power consumption, trailing Greece, which consumed 0.07 exajoules. The leading nations in this category were the United Kingdom, Spain, and France.
