Europe's wind energy met 20% of electricity needs in 2024, short of targets due to various challenges.

Europe's wind energy sector provided 20% of the continent's electricity in 2024 but fell short of the 30 gigawatts (GW) of new wind power needed annually to meet 2030 climate goals, installing only 15 GW. Challenges include slow permitting, delayed grid connections, and slow electrification. WindEurope highlights Germany's success in adding 15 GW of onshore wind as an example for others. The bloc aims for wind to supply 34% of electricity by 2030 and over 50% by 2050.

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