Key Market Indicators
Romania's wind capacity is projected to see a modest increase, reaching approximately 3,030 megawatts by 2028, up from around 3,020 megawatts in 2023. This represents an average annual growth rate of just 0.1%. Historically, Romanian wind supply has experienced a slight decline of 0.1% per year since 1998. As of 2023, Romania held the 17th position in wind capacity, with Austria surpassing it at 3,020 megawatts. Leading the rankings were Spain, the United Kingdom, and France in the second, third, and fourth positions, respectively. In terms of wind power consumption, Romania is set to reach 0.07 exajoules by 2028, maintaining the same level as in 2023 but growing at an average rate of 1.5% annually. Since 2015, the country's wind power demand has seen a yearly increase of 1.9%. In 2023, Romania again ranked 17th, with Austria overtaking it at 0.07 exajoules. The United Kingdom, Spain, and France secured the second, third, and fourth spots in this category, respectively.
