In 2011, 9,616MW of wind energy capacity was installed in the EU, making a total of 93,957MW. Wind energy installations in 2011 were very similar to the previous year's 9,648MW.
Growth in onshore installations in Germany and Sweden, and offshore in the UK, together with continuing strong performances from some emerging onshore markets such as Romania, offset a fall in installations in mature markets such as France and Spain. Overall, Germany remains the EU country with the largest installed capacity, followed by Spain, France, Italy and the UK. Overall last year, the EU's total installed power capacity increased by 35,468MW net to 895,878MW, with wind power increasing its share of installed capacity to 10.5%, and renewable capacity increasing its share to 31.1%.
Growth in onshore installations in Germany and Sweden, and offshore in the UK, together with continuing strong performances from some emerging onshore markets such as Romania, offset a fall in installations in mature markets such as France and Spain. Overall, Germany remains the EU country with the largest installed capacity, followed by Spain, France, Italy and the UK. Overall last year, the EU's total installed power capacity increased by 35,468MW net to 895,878MW, with wind power increasing its share of installed capacity to 10.5%, and renewable capacity increasing its share to 31.1%.
Newer news items:
- 05/03/2012 - Global installed capacity to reach 1,062 thousand MW by 2017
- 17/02/2012 - New detailed map of US wind resources
- 16/02/2012 - Growth in materials demand for wind turbine blades
- 08/02/2012 - World Market for Wind Turbines recovers and sets a new record
- 07/02/2012 - Wind energy powers ahead despite economic turmoil
Older news items:
- 03/02/2012 - 3TIER Releases 2011 Wind Energy Performance Map of Europe
- 02/02/2012 - No evidence for Wind Turbine Syndrome
- 01/02/2012 - Growing demand for wind power generation creates jobs
- 01/02/2012 - Greek wind power production capacity rises by 23% 2011
- 16/12/2011 - EU Energy Commissioner calls for binding 2030 renewable energy targets
