Overview

• From late May to late June authorities received applications for about 1,100 new onshore turbines after a federal fast-track rule lapsed on June 30
• The proposed projects would add over 8,500 MW of capacity, surpassing the 6,100 MW needed by 2030 and coalition commitments for at least 1,000 new turbines
• Despite the surge in approvals, only 13 turbines totaling 53 MW came online in the first half of 2025, reflecting longstanding build-out delays
• Developers secured land before applying, leading the environment ministry to anticipate that most approved turbines will be built even as actual completion dates remain unclear
• Officials plan to decide on at least 300 applications next year and estimate that clearing the full backlog could take around four years