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European wind sector channels €45 bln in 2025, adding over 19 GW of capacity -industry body

Published 15:25 on February 26, 2026 / Last updated at 15:25 on February 26, 2026 / / EMEA (Europe), Net Zero Transition (Power/Electrification)

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Europe installed over 19 GW of new wind power capacity in 2025, over 90% of it onshore, with investment topping €45 billion – but tampering with the electricity market design, or making changes to the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS), would have a negative effect on investment into the sector, an industry body warned on Thursday.
Europe installed over 19 GW of new wind power capacity in 2025, over 90% of it onshore, with investment topping €45 billion – but tampering with the electricity market design, or making changes to the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS), would have a negative effect on investment into the sector, an industry body warned on Thursday.


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