Wind power generation planning targets

How can the European Commission boost the wind power industry?

The European Commission has presented actions to boost the European wind power industry. To achieve the EU target that requires 42.5% of EU energy to be renewable by 2030, we will need a massive increase in wind installed capacity. This action plan will ensure that wind power continues to be a European success story.

Will offshore wind produce more electricity by 2030?

Confirming offshore wind will produce more than enough electricity to power every home in the country by 2030, based on current electricity usage, boosting the government’s previous 30GW target to 40GW. Creating a new target for floating offshore wind to deliver 1GW of energy by 2030, which is over 15 times the current volumes worldwide.

What is the EU wind power package?

To accelerate wind energy manufacturing across Europe, the Commission presented the EU Wind Power Package in October 2023. It consists of 2 initiatives – the European Wind Power Action Plan and a communication on achieving the EU’s offshore wind ambitions.

How will the British Energy Security Strategy improve offshore wind?

Taking forward measures to streamline the planning process and accelerate deployment of offshore wind as previously announced in the British Energy Security Strategy. These include the creation of a Fast Track consenting process for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects.

How will wind energy impact the European Green Deal?

Wind energy will be central to accelerating the roll-out of renewables and the green transition outlined in the European Green Deal and the REPowerEU plan. In 2022, the total installed wind power capacity in the EU reached 204 GW (gigawatts), most of which was onshore (92 %).

Will the UK double onshore wind & quadruple offshore wind by 2030?

The new UK Government is committed to double onshore wind and quadruple offshore wind by 2030, as a cornerstone of its goal to fully decarbonise electricity by 2030. That means increasing onshore wind from 15 to 30 GW and offshore wind, where they’re already no 1 in Europe, from 15 to 60 GW. These are hugely ambitious targets.