Key Market Indicators
The Netherlands is poised to see a significant increase in its wind energy capacity over the next five years. By 2028, the country's wind capacity is projected to reach approximately 13,800 megawatts, up from around 9,500 megawatts in 2023. This represents an annual growth rate of 5.8%. Since 1995, the Dutch wind supply has surged by an average of 16.8% each year. In 2023, the Netherlands ranked 7th globally in wind capacity, with Italy narrowly ahead at the same capacity level. Spain, the United Kingdom, and France occupied the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th positions, respectively. In terms of wind power consumption, the Netherlands is expected to reach 0.36 exajoules by 2028, rising from 0.23 exajoules in 2023. This marks an average annual growth rate of 7.5%. Since 1995, Dutch wind power demand has increased by an average of 17.7% each year. In the global ranking for wind power consumption in 2023, the Netherlands stood at 6th place, just behind Sweden at the same consumption level. The United Kingdom, Spain, and France were listed as the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th largest consumers, respectively.
