On June 15, the world and Europe mark Global Wind Day with record achievements – in 2025, 165 GW of new wind power was installed globally, while Europe added 15.1 GW of capacity.
Serbia enters this day with an operational capacity of 824.2 MW across 13 wind parks, but also with new regulatory circumstances slowing project development.
Serbia Nearing 1 GW of Wind Energy
The total installed wind capacity in Serbia currently stands at 824.2 MW. More than 200 MW of wind farms are under construction by members of RES Serbia – Crni Vrh and Jasikovo – bringing the country closer to 1 GW of clean wind energy.
Sector growth has been steady in recent years: from around 400 MW in 2023, to over 500 MW in 2024, reaching 607 MW in June 2025.
Of the existing 824.2 MW, the majority – 789.96 MW is connected to the transmission system operated by Elektromreža Srbije (EMS), while 34.32 MW is integrated into the distribution system (ODS).
Currently, 35 projects with a total approved capacity of 5,767.75 MW are in the EMS connection process.
However, recent amendments to the Regulation on Electricity Delivery and Supply Conditions introduce uncertainty. The adopted changes postpone new grid connection studies for variable renewable projects (wind and solar) until the last quarter of 2029, temporarily slowing development and raising questions about the pace of future projects.
Record Year for Global Wind Energy
In contrast to the slowdown in Serbia, the global wind industry is experiencing strong growth. According to the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC), 2025 saw a record 165 GW of new capacity installed worldwide, a 40% increase compared to the previous year.
This brought global capacity to 1,299 GW (nearly 1.3 TW), with 138 countries now actively using wind energy.
Europe Surpasses 300 GW
According to WindEurope, Europe installed 15.1 GW of new wind farms in 2025, a 17% increase year-on-year. This milestone pushed total European wind capacity beyond 300 GW.
Another historic record was set in April, when wind and solar together produced more electricity than gas globally, according to Ember. Combined wind and solar output reached 531 TWh, while gas plants delivered 477 TWh.
Offshore Wind Expansion
Offshore wind made a significant contribution in 2025. GWEC reports 9.3 GW of new offshore capacity connected to the grid – the third-best year ever for this segment.
China maintained its leadership for the eighth consecutive year with 6.6 GW of new offshore capacity, while Europe added nearly 2 GW, supported by strong political and regulatory frameworks.
Globally, the offshore market has grown at an average annual rate of 10% over the past decade, reaching 92.5 GW, which accounts for 7.1% of total installed wind capacity worldwide.
Wind Energy at RES SERBIA 2026 Conference
The future of Serbia’s wind energy sector, ongoing investments, and regulatory challenges will be discussed at the RES SERBIA 2026 conference, scheduled for September 15&16 in Vrdnik.
The sixth edition of the conference will gather institutional representatives, investors, and experts from Serbia and the region. Early-bird registration is open until July 15.
