The European Wind Energy Association (now WindEurope) has estimated that 230 gigawatts of wind capacity will be installed in Europe by 2020, consisting of 190 GW onshore and 40 GW offshore. This would produce 14-17% of the EU's electricity, avoiding 333 million tonnes of CO 2 per year and saving Europe €28 billion a year in fuel costs.

Windmills were used throughout the high medieval and early modern periods; the horizontal or panemone windmill first appeared in Persia during the 9th century, and the vertical windmill first appeared in northwestern Europe in the 12th century.

2025年2月27日 · Europe now has 285 GW of wind power capacity, 248 GW onshore and 37 GW offshore. The EU-27 accounts for 231 GW of the total installed capacity, 210 GW onshore and 21 GW offshore. We expect Europe to install 187 GW of new wind power capacity over 2025-2030.

2024年10月11日 · European windmills are timeless symbols of ingenuity and beauty, each offering a unique story and breathtaking views. Whether you’re a travel photographer, an Instagram explorer, or simply a travel enthusiast, these windmills provide the perfect backdrop for your next adventure.

Estonia – This European country has rich history of windmill building, most famously on the windmill hill in Saaremaa where 9 still active mills can be found. Finland – Finland houses large amount of windmills. They can be found on Åland Islands, Konnevesi, Loviisa, Samppalinna, Vaala and Vuonna.

2024年10月10日 · The first windmills in Europe appear in the 12th century. While it is possible that crusaders may have been inspired by the vertical-axle windmills in the Middle East, this is not very likely since the European windmills were of significantly different design.

WindEurope is the association for wind energy in Europe. We represent the entire value chain: utilities/developers, manufacturers, banks and insurance companies, and research institutes. Our members also include the national wind energy associations of all the countries in Europe. Find out more about us

2019年6月21日 · These offshore “wind farms” have the capacity to generate 18499 MegaWatts of electricity, enough to power over 13 million European homes. This map of the week shows where these operational wind farms are located as well as where future wind farms are planned and being constructed.

2023年10月30日 · 10月24日，欧盟委员会发布《欧洲风电行动计划》（European Wind Power Action Plan），以支持欧洲风电产业发展。该计划提出，为实现欧盟最近在可再生能源指令中达成的到 2030 年可再生能源占比至少达到 42.5%（可选达到 45% ）的目标，必须大幅度提高风力发电 …

2024年6月27日 · Energy lawyers explore how Europe's wind sector went from global leader to ailing industry. Can the market bounce back to achieve net zero goals?