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Wind energy penetration: country comparison 2018
Wind energy penetration: country comparison 2018
Approximate wind energy penetration in leading wind markets in 2018, by select country
by T. Wang,
last edited
Nov 6, 2019
This statistic represents the approximate wind energy penetration in selected countries. At the end of 2018, Denmark's wind power capacity was estimated to supply the equivalent of over 40 percent of its electricity demand.
Approximate wind energy penetration in leading wind markets in 2018, by select country
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| Wind energy penetration | |
|---|---|
| Denmark* | 40% |
| Portugal** | 30% |
| Ireland** | 30% |
| U.S. | 6.5% |
| Wind energy penetration | |
|---|---|
| Denmark* | 40% |
| Portugal** | 30% |
| Ireland** | 30% |
| U.S. | 6.5% |
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by T. Wang,
last edited
Nov 6, 2019
This statistic represents the approximate wind energy penetration in selected countries. At the end of 2018, Denmark's wind power capacity was estimated to supply the equivalent of over 40 percent of its electricity demand.
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Year-end figures.
* Over 40 percent.
** Between 20 and 30 percent.
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Year-end figures.
* Over 40 percent.
** Between 20 and 30 percent.
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