In the first quarter of 2025, ten European countries collectively ordered wind turbines with a total capacity of 5.8 GW, according to WindEurope data. This represents a 38% decrease compared to the last quarter of 2024. Germany led new orders with 1.8 GW, followed by Poland with 1.5 GW, and Turkey with 805 MW. Significant offshore wind projects were also noted, including Poland commissioning 1.5 GW and Germany adding 1 GW.
Despite the quarterly decline, the total capacity ordered in the first quarter increased by 40% compared to the same period in 2024, indicating steady year-over-year growth in Europe’s wind energy sector. Among manufacturers, Nordex led with 38% of announced capacity, followed by Vestas at 33%, Siemens Energy at 28%, and GE Vernova with 1%.
A growing trend in the industry is the inclusion of Operation & Maintenance (O&M) agreements with turbine orders. Nearly 98% of disclosed contracts featured O&M services, highlighting the importance of long-term maintenance. The average capacity of onshore turbines ordered also reached a record high of 66.3 MW.
Although orders fell compared to the previous quarter, the report confirms steady annual growth in the European wind power market, with a clear shift toward large-scale installations and advanced technologies. WindEurope tracked orders for 49 wind farms in the first three months of 2025.
