Onshore wind potential for the EU and neighbouring countries at 1 x 1 km resolution.
European Commission, Joint Research Centre (2026): ENSPRESO2 - ONSHORE WIND - 2nd edition. [Dataset] doi: 10.2905/JRC.4031F30 PID: http://data.europa.eu/89h/542eabfb-377f-4bb7-ab24-8d5e60c30caa
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This is the second edition of a report on Europe’s feasible technical onshore wind energy potential at high geographical resolution. Additional spatial constraints such as road and grid vicinity limit the potential to realistic locations where a wind park could be accessed and connected without the need for large-scale infrastructure investment. The findings show that a large proportion of Europe’s onshore wind potential is still untapped and wind can continue to play a central role in the decarbonisation of Europe’s energy system. It also finds that policy decisions on setback distances have a significant impact on the available potential.
The JRC ENSPRESO 2 dataset builds on the original ENSPRESO project (ENergy Systems Potential Renewable Energy SOurces) which concluded in 2018. The updated version operates at a high resolution of 1 km2 , incorporating newly available wind energy datasets and reflecting recent technological advances in wind energy technology, research and practices. ENSPRESO 2 therefore enables policymakers and energy planners to make up-to-date, spatially informed decisions about onshore wind energy deployment.
| From date | To date |
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| 2026-01-07 | 2030-12-31 |
