Market and policy outlook for wind energy in Europe

The object of this paper is to provide consistent and accurate information about the potential of wind energy in Europe, the evolution of the wind energy market and the support schemes for the development of wind energy infrastructure in the European countries. The methodology used in this paper consisted of studying a range of reports and research studies which provides both theoretical and practical insights of relevance to practitioners and scholars. The paper highlights that wind energy becomes an important alternative energy in Europe and worldwide which could make a major contribution to the global energy supply. The value of the paper comes from summarizing the significant trends and recent developments in the field as well as from providing a complex analysis of wind energy in the European countries.