Published on 30 June 2026
Overview
Recent tensions in the Middle East are a stark reminder of how much Europe depends on imported fossil fuels.
The continent imports around 60% of the energy it consumes, leaving it heavily exposed to price swings. Securing its energy supply and staying competitive means electrifying faster and scaling up homegrown clean energy.
Wind is central to that effort. It already supplies 20% of Europe's electricity, and reaching climate neutrality will mean pushing past 50% through a more decentralised, electrified energy system.
The continent imports around 60% of the energy it consumes, leaving it heavily exposed to price swings. Securing its energy supply and staying competitive means electrifying faster and scaling up homegrown clean energy.
Wind is central to that effort. It already supplies 20% of Europe's electricity, and reaching climate neutrality will mean pushing past 50% through a more decentralised, electrified energy system.