Germany leads Europe in wind power consumption with 11.01 million tonnes of oil equivalent (MTOE), experiencing a 3.09% increase year-on-year. The UK follows with 6.65 MTOE, up by 6.32%. Spain and France show significant contributions with 5.83 MTOE and 3.53 MTOE, respectively, growing by 5.9% and 7.49%. Sweden and the Netherlands reported notable increases of 14.39% and 16.68%, respectively. The highest year-on-year growth rates were recorded by Serbia (54.44%), Bosnia and Herzegovina (36.49%), and Moldova (38.03%). Scandinavian countries like Norway also showed substantial increases, namely 35.05%.
Future trends to watch include greater adoption in Eastern European countries, supported by robust growth rates, and continued investments in mature markets like Germany and the UK. Enhanced policy support and technological advancements will likely drive further expansions, while the focus on sustainability will ensure wind power remains a crucial segment in Europe's energy landscape.
Top countries in Wind Power Gross Inland Consumption by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 11,010 | 2023 | +3.91% | +3.09% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 6,650 | 2023 | +4.87% | +6.32% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 5,830 | 2023 | +4.41% | +5.9% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 3,530 | 2023 | +5.33% | +7.49% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Sweden | 2,800 | 2023 | +8.44% | +14.39% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 1,960 | 2023 | +12.63% | +16.68% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Italy | 1,870 | 2023 | +3.05% | +4.23% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Denmark | 1,500 | 2023 | +3.23% | +4.63% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Norway | 1,500 | 2023 | +18.46% | +35.05% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Poland | 1,490 | 2023 | +3.85% | +6.63% | View data |