WindEurope emphasised that Europe must accelerate the electrification of its economy. Currently, electricity accounts for 23 per cent of energy consumption in the EU, but this share needs to rise to 61 per cent by 2050, the organisation said.
European Commission (EC) President Ursula von der Leyen has tasked Commissioner for Energy and Housing Dan Jørgensen to present an Electrification Action Plan. “This cannot happen fast enough,” WindEurope added.
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Europe has awarded a record amount of new wind capacity, with 37 GW allocated (29 GW within the EU). While this is great news for future development, urgent action is needed on permitting, grid upgrades, and electrification to ensure faster growth in wind energy installations, the organisation said.
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Europe installed 15 GW of new wind energy in 2024, with the EU accounting for 13 GW, yet 30 GW per year is required to meet the 2030 climate and energy targets, according to WindEurope’s initial estimates. According to WindEurope, Europe built 15 GW of new energy last year: 13 GW onshore and 2.3 GW
