Wind Energy in Europe: Current Data

Over the past 24 hours, wind power plants in Europe generated 13% of the total electricity, according to the latest data from the WindEurope Power Numbers bulletin.

The share of wind energy remains a key factor for the continent's sustainable energy future.

Production: Onshore vs. Offshore

  • Onshore wind farms: Produced 11.1% of the energy (818 gigawatt-hours).
  • Offshore wind farms: Contributed 1.9% (135 gigawatt-hours).

Production Leaders

The highest shares of wind energy in the national energy mix are reported by:

  • Denmark: 43.3%
  • Germany: 29.2%
  • Sweden: 29%

In absolute terms, the largest quantities were produced by Germany (369 GWh), France (94.7 GWh), and Poland (73.3 GWh).

The Situation in Bulgaria

Bulgaria holds a more modest place in European statistics, with a share of 2.9% in its national energy mix, which equals 2.2 gigawatt-hours of produced electricity.