Germany onshore wind net additions, capacity
Germany onshore wind net additions, capacity stood at 4,602 Megawatts in 2025. It is one of the indicators in the Renewable technology deployment table (Value · Annual), with a complete series running from 2025 to 2025. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Renewable technology deployment table
| Indicator | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Onshore wind | ||
| Net additions, capacity | 4,602 | |
| Newly approved, turbines | 3,310 |
Understanding germany onshore wind net additions, capacity
The net expansion of grid-connected terrestrial generating potential is established by subtracting decommissioned megawatts from gross capacity additions during the calendar year. Measured in megawatts, this metric reflects the net expansion of the country's grid-connected onshore generating fleet. It encompasses capacity additions from both greenfield developments and modernized repowering projects, less the retired nameplate capacity of dismantled turbines. Excluded are offshore projects, unbuilt auction allocations, and permitted schemes awaiting construction. The series differs from net turbine counts by scaling each machine according to its certified electrical rating.
Net capacity additions serve as the core benchmark for tracking genuine progress in onshore power fleet expansion. Evaluating this metric year over year provides an accurate view of annual generation growth, smoothing out temporary fluctuations in seasonal construction work and late-year connection deadlines. A common analytical mistake is comparing net capacity additions directly to gross additions without factoring in retirement volumes, which can obscure the drag exerted by legacy fleet dismantling. Official figures are subject to retroactive revisions when final grid connection verifications and delayed decommissioning notices are harmonized within central regulatory registries.
Frequently asked questions
- Why is net capacity addition a better indicator of fleet growth than gross additions?
- Net additions account for older capacity permanently disconnected from the grid, reflecting the real net increase in generation capability.
- Does this series include offshore wind capacity additions?
- No, offshore capacity additions are reported in a separate category and are not included in onshore net calculations.
- How do revisions affect net capacity addition figures?
- Because net capacity combines gross additions and decommissionings, retrospective adjustments to either register will modify the final net capacity balance.