WindEurope’s autumn report indicates a significant slowdown in Greece’s wind energy market during the first half of 2025. New installation permits fell sharply by 65% compared to the same period in 2024, with only 214 MW of permits issued, down from 618 MW a year earlier.
Industry stakeholders attribute the decline primarily to persistent licensing delays, which are preventing projects from progressing on schedule. The Hellenic Wind Energy Association (ELETAEN) has repeatedly called on the government to take urgent action to remove these bottlenecks.
This downturn contrasts sharply with other major European markets, including France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, and the UK, all of which recorded growth during the same period. Despite Greece’s strong wind resources, it remains the only large European market reporting a year-on-year decrease. A key contributing factor is the incomplete adoption of the EU directive aimed at accelerating renewable energy licensing. Without prompt action, Greece could potentially face legal scrutiny before the European Court of Justice.
In terms of capacity additions, Greece connected 152 MW to the grid in the first half of 2025 and is expected to add another 148 MW by the end of the year. Onshore installations are forecast to reach 300 MW for 2025, increasing to a peak of 490 MW in 2026 before gradually slowing down. By 2030, total onshore capacity is projected to reach 7,480 MW, still about 1.5 GW below the target set in the National Energy and Climate Plan. Offshore wind development in Greece is not expected to begin before 2030.
