Wind power in Bulgaria
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Wind power generated 2% of electricity in Bulgaria in 2023.[1] By the end of 2020 almost 1 GW of onshore wind power had been installed.[2] It has been estimated that there is potential for at least another 2 GW by 2030.[3] The total wind power grid-connected capacity in Bulgaria was 702 MW as of 2023.[4]
An energy island in the Black Sea has been suggested for joint development with wind power in Romania.[5]
The table shows an annual increase in installed wind power capacity.
| Year | Installed capacity (MW) | Generation (GW·h) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 120 | 122 |
| 2009 | 177 | 361 |
| 2010 | 375 | 600 |
| 2011 | 612 | 968 |
| 2012 | 670 | 1,212 |
| 2013 | 677 | 1,240 |
| 2014 | 687 | 1,304 |
| 2015[6] | 701 | 1,468 |
| 2016[7] | 701 | 1,426 |
| 2017[8] | 701 | 1,515 |
| 2018[9] | 700 | 1,345 |
| 2019[10] | 701 | 1,490 |
| 2020[11] | 701 | 1,478 |
| 2021[12] | 701 | 1,434 |
