Location >> Top 5 Facts About Wind Energy: Driving Europe’s Clean Energy Future
Date：2025-04-24
Did you know that wind energy is one of the cleanest, most affordable and home-grown sources of energy? Together with other renewables, it helps us to power our homes and businesses, to become more energy-independent and to protect the environment from the harmful effects of fossil fuels.
The number of European households and businesses powered by wind energy has increased substantially in recent years. Thanks to wind and other renewables, EU greenhouse gas emissions from electricity production dropped by a quarter (24%) in 2023 compared to the previous year.
In 2024, renewable energy was the leading source of electricity in the EU, accounting for 47% of all electricity production. In fact, more electricity was produced from wind last year than from natural gas, making it the EU’s second largest source of electricity (with a 19% share), right after nuclear.
Here are the 5 top things you should know about wind energy:
✅ it’s clean- Wind power combats GHG emissions, and at least 85% of a wind turbine’s components can be recycled and the end of its life-cycle.
✅ It’s cost-effective- Onshore wind now costs less than half as much as coal.
✅ It’s safer for nature- Wind turbines contribute to lowering GHG emissions and protecting biodiversity.
✅ It’s quiet-Wind turbines are quieter than you think, and their noise is even regulated in EU countries.
✅ It’s space-efficient-Turbines don’t use much land, and their surroundings can be used for farming, nature, housing, or other purposes.
Let’s drive the future of renewable energy together!
For more information:https://energy.ec.europa.eu/news/5-things-you-should-know-about-wind-energy-2025-04-22_en#linkedin
