List of the 350 largest wind farm developers Europe [2025]

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List of 5 large wind park developers in Europe

The European Union has set high goals in terms of climate protection and wants to become climate-neutral by 2050, with emissions already reduced by over 50% in 2030. An important part of this so-called “Green Deal” is the expansion of renewable energies, which leads to the emergence of more and more developers in this field. Solar energy and wind energy are most often the focus of developers. Especially in the north of Europe, wind energy is well known and used. Wind plants exist both in the sea (so-called offshore plants) and mainly on land – so-called onshore wind plants. This article presents 5 of the largest wind energy developers in Europe.

1.  Iberdrola, S.A. (Bilbao, Spain)

Headquartered in Bilbao, Spain, the company has become a global leader in renewable energy and smart grids. In the 20 years since it was founded, Iberdrola, S.A. has installed more than 44,400 MW of renewable capacity worldwide. A particular focus is on the development of onshore and offshore wind farms. More than 6,500 MW of offshore wind power is expected to be installed by 2030. Iberdrola already has wind farms in the US, UK, France, Germany, Japan and Australia. Onshore, the renewable energy developer has already installed 20,700 MW of wind power. Projects include the largest wind farm in Portugal and others in South America and the United States. The company plans to invest €41 billion in further projects between 2024 and 2026.

2. Orsted A/S (Fredericia, Denmark)

The Danish renewable energy developer is a prime example of the transformation of global energy production. Orsted was one of the most coal-intensive companies in Europe, responsible for a third of Denmark’s total carbon emissions. Since 2008, the company has undergone a green transformation to become a world leader in offshore wind. Orsted plans to install 20-22 GW of offshore wind power by 2030. Orsted is also active in onshore wind and solar. Projects are located around the world. The main focus is on Europe, the US and Asia, especially Taiwan, Malaysia, Korea and Australia

3. RWE AG (Essen, Germany)

RWE has undergone many changes in its 125-year history. Today, RWE is driving the transition to green energy. RWE has several subsidiaries focused on different renewable energy sectors and geographical regions. RWE Renewables Europe & Australia GmbH is responsible for the development, construction and operation of onshore wind farms, solar farms and battery storage in Australia and Europe. RWE Offshore Wind GmbH has already developed and commissioned 19 offshore wind farms in Europe, the USA and Asia. Most recently, RWE Clean Energy, LLC has become a leading renewable energy company in the United States. Over 12 GW of wind energy has already been installed.

4. OX2 (Stockholm, Sweden)

OX2 is a Stockholm-based renewable energy developer focusing on solar and wind energy. By 2020, the company had achieved a portfolio of 2.5 GW of wind power in Europe. To reach their goal of a 100% sustainable planet, the wind farm developer has focused on large-scale energy solutions since their founding in 2004. Geographically, OX2 focuses on wind parks in Sweden, Finland and Poland. In June 2021, the company was first listed on the First North Premier Growth Market and transferred to the Nasdaq Stockholm Main Market in April of 2022. The company’s shares have been included in the OMXSB, the OMX Stockholm Benchmark Index, since April 2022.

5. Voltalia (Paris, France)

Voltalia is one of the best-known French renewable energy developers. Under the motto “Improve global environment, Fostering local development” the Paris-based green energy developer acts as an energy producer and service provider in the respective field. Their portfolio is diverse: Besides Solar, Biomass, Hydro and Wind energy, Voltalia is also active in the energy storage industry. With a presence all over Europe, South America, parts of Africa and Asia. The company has 2.45 GW of capacity in operation since its founding in 2005 and 17.2 GW in the pipeline of projects.

Update: Voltalia is launching a new stakeholder engagement platform called “Engage”, which has been developed with the specific intention of fostering collaboration and communication with stakeholders, building stronger relationships, and promoting transparency. The platform was born through the company’s considerable emphasis on environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles. 

Wind park developers from Europe

Wind energy is one of the most important renewable energies worldwide, but also in Europe. Therefore, there are many European experts in wind project development, with their expertise ranging from site analyses to the design and the final project planning. Working closely with renewable energy investors, the developers have investment backing. Our list contains the most extensive database of European wind energy developers.

Columns included in the list of the Renewable Energy Developers in Europe

• Company data ( Company Name, Legal form, Country of origin)
• Contact details (Address, City, Postcode, URL, E-Mail, Phone, Management)
• Area of activity
• Special Focus (IPP, PPAs, Repowering)
• Further information (Regional Focus, Founding year, installed capacity in MW)

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