Europe Built 19 GW of Wind Power in 2025

Europe is betting big on clean energy, and the numbers prove it's working.

In 2025, Europe added 19.1 gigawatts of new wind power capacity, bringing the continent's total wind energy to 304 gigawatts, according to WindEurope's latest report. That's enough clean electricity to power countless homes while reducing dependence on fossil fuels.

Germany led the charge with 5.2 gigawatts of new installations, followed by Turkey with 2.1 gigawatts, Sweden with 1.8 gigawatts, and Spain with 1.6 gigawatts. The wind industry also invested €45 billion in projects planned for the coming years, signaling confidence in Europe's renewable future.

Onshore wind farms drove most of the growth, accounting for 90% of all new capacity. Nine countries each installed more than 500 megawatts, spreading the clean energy revolution across the continent.

Lithuania emerged as a standout success story in 2025. The Baltic nation added 759 megawatts of wind capacity, boosting its total by over 40% in a single year.

Wind now supplies 33% of Lithuania's electricity demand. This massive expansion is helping the country break free from Russian fossil fuels and disconnect from the Russian power grid entirely.

Offshore wind installations faced some headwinds, with only 2 gigawatts connected to the grid due to construction delays. Only the UK, Germany, and France added new offshore turbines, though experts expect a catch-up in 2026.

The Ripple Effect

Europe's wind energy boom creates benefits that reach far beyond clean electricity. The 304 gigawatts of installed capacity strengthen industrial competitiveness by providing stable, affordable power for factories and businesses.

Energy security gets a major boost as countries reduce their reliance on imported fossil fuels. Lithuania's dramatic shift away from Russian energy shows how wind power can deliver both environmental and geopolitical benefits.

Looking ahead, Europe plans to build 151 gigawatts of new wind energy between 2026 and 2030, with Germany contributing more than a third of that growth. The clean energy transition is accelerating, creating jobs and economic opportunities across the continent.

Europe's wind farms are spinning up a cleaner, more independent future one turbine at a time.