Overview

Europe installed 11.7 GW (10.1 GW in the EU) of gross power capacity in 2018, This was 33% down on 2017.

With a total net installed capacity of 189 GW, wind energy remains the second largest form of power generation capacity in Europe, set to overtake gas installations in 2019.

2018 was a record year for new wind capacity financed. 16.7 GW of future projects reached Final Investment Decision.