Netherlands Cuts Offshore Wind Target; Germany Lags

The Netherlands has cut its offshore wind power target by up to 40% due to rising costs and supply chain challenges, signaling broader struggles in the global wind sector and echoing recent US policy shifts. In Germany, onshore wind installations hit their highest level since 2017 in the first half of 2025, with 409 new turbines and a record 7.8 GW of approved capacity, but this growth is still not enough to meet 2030 renewable energy targets. The permitting process for wind projects in Germany has sped up, yet slow wind conditions have reduced renewables' share of the national power mix to 54.5% in early 2025, down from 57.2% a year earlier. Hydropower output also fell significantly due to weather, while photovoltaic generation increased by 23%. Europe overall maintains a strong wind energy infrastructure, with 502.6 GW of offshore and 243.5 GW of onshore capacity. Despite infrastructure growth, both the Netherlands and Germany still fall short of their mandated or previously set renewable goals.