In 2023, Germany led European wind energy capacity with 68.4 thousand megawatts, followed by Spain and the United Kingdom. Sweden and the Netherlands exhibited significant growth with 18.4% and 19.19% year-on-year increases, respectively. Finland experienced a remarkable surge of 31.17%. This positive trend was notable in many European nations, although Romania slightly decreased by 0.11% and Bulgaria remained nearly unchanged.
Future Trends to Watch:
- Increased investment in offshore wind projects in the UK and the Netherlands.
- Germany's potential shift toward more advanced turbine technology.
- Expansion in Nordic countries driven by robust environmental policies.
- Potential policy changes in Eastern European nations to boost wind energy capacity.
Top countries in Wind Energy Capacity by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Megawatts | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 68,400 | 2023 | +3.15% | +3.1% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 30,560 | 2023 | +4.26% | +5.48% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 30,480 | 2023 | +6.82% | +7.13% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 23,270 | 2023 | +10.5% | +9.39% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Sweden | 16,990 | 2023 | +16.69% | +18.4% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 12,240 | 2023 | +3.92% | +3.66% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 10,570 | 2023 | +13.52% | +19.19% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 8,990 | 2023 | +12.59% | +9.3% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Finland | 7,920 | 2023 | +41.15% | +31.17% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Denmark | 7,310 | 2023 | +3.07% | +3.6% | View data |
