In some member states, wind energy accounts for 80% of all electricity.
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Omissions
The speaker likely confused wind share with total renewable electricity share (Denmark reached 92.4% renewable electricity in 2025, with wind being the largest component)
The 80% figure may refer to peak daily or hourly records rather than annual averages
WindEurope data for 2024 shows Denmark at 56%, Ireland at 33%, Sweden at 31%, Germany and UK at 30%
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PrimaryEurostat - EU renewable energy statistics 2025Among EU countries, highest shares of electricity from renewable sources: Denmark (92.4%, mostly wind), Austria (83.1%, mostly hydro)