Germany Sets Record for Wind Turbine Approvals in 2024

Despite record approvals, the number of new wind turbines built in 2024 fell short of expectations, highlighting infrastructure and logistical challenges.

• A record 2,405 wind turbines with a total capacity of 14,056 MW were approved in Germany in 2024, an 85% increase compared to the previous year.
• Only 635 new turbines with a combined capacity of 3,251 MW were connected to the grid, a 9% decline from 2023, due to delays in construction and grid connections.
• Wind energy accounted for 25.9% of Germany's electricity generation in 2024, making it the leading renewable energy source, with renewables contributing 59% overall.
• Challenges such as outdated infrastructure, transportation bottlenecks, and lengthy permitting processes are slowing the transition from approval to operation.
• Regional disparities persist, with states like North Rhine-Westphalia and Lower Saxony leading installations, while Bavaria and Thuringia lag significantly behind.

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