Germany leads in European wind power gross available energy, marking a value of 128.04 thousand gigawatt hours in 2024, exhibiting a modest year-on-year increase of 3.09%. The United Kingdom and Spain follow, with 77.32 and 67.79 thousand gigawatt hours, respectively, both showing significant year-on-year growth at 6.32% and 5.9%. Noteworthy are Norway and Serbia, with remarkable year-on-year increases of 34.98% and 54.44%, respectively. Future trends suggest continuous expansion, with countries like the Netherlands and Greece experiencing double-digit growth, signaling robust investments and technological advancements.
Future trends to watch:
- Accelerated growth in offshore wind farms, particularly in the North Sea.- Increased interconnection projects enhancing cross-border energy exchange.- Technological advancements in turbine efficiency and energy storage solutions.- Government policies and subsidies favoring renewable energy investments.- Heightened focus on sustainable and green energy due to global climate commitments.
Top countries in Wind Power Gross Available Energy by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Gigawatthours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 128,040 | 2023 | +3.91% | +3.09% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 77,320 | 2023 | +4.87% | +6.32% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 67,790 | 2023 | +4.41% | +5.9% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 41,040 | 2023 | +5.33% | +7.49% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Sweden | 32,570 | 2023 | +8.46% | +14.4% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 22,820 | 2023 | +12.63% | +16.68% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Italy | 21,970 | 2023 | +3.46% | +4.4% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 17,640 | 2023 | +3.83% | +6.63% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Denmark | 17,430 | 2023 | +3.2% | +4.62% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Norway | 17,370 | 2023 | +18.3% | +34.98% | View data |
