Faroe Islands Wind Power: Generation, Share and Trend
The Faroe Islands generated 90.0 GWh of electricity from wind in 2023, 18.4% of its total, according to Ember. That made it the 92nd largest wind power producer in 2023 of the 111 countries with Ember data, comparing each country's latest year. Wind supplied 7.8% of the world's electricity in 2023. These are annual statistics for 2023; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.
Key Facts
- The Faroe Islands generated 90.0 GWh of electricity from wind in 2023.
- Wind supplied 18.4% of the Faroe Islands' electricity in 2023.
- The Faroe Islands was the 92nd largest wind power producer in 2023 among the 111 countries with Ember data, comparing each country's latest year.
- The Faroe Islands' wind generation in 2023 was 50% higher than in 2018, when it was 60.0 GWh.
- The Faroe Islands' wind generation in 2023 was 350% higher than in 2013, when it was 20.0 GWh.
- The Faroe Islands' wind generation peaked at 90.0 GWh in 2022.
- The Faroe Islands' wind share in 2023 was above the world share of 7.8%.
- The Faroe Islands had 70 MW of wind generating capacity in 2023.
Key Figures, 2023
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Wind generation | 90.0 GWh | 2023 · Ember |
| Share of the Faroe Islands' electricity | 18.4% | 2023 · Ember |
| World share of wind | 7.8% | 2023 · Ember |
| Rank by wind generation (each country's latest year) | 92 of 111 | 2023 · Ember |
| Wind capacity | 70 MW | 2023 · Ember |
Wind Generation Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 2000 to 2023Annual statistics through 2023, GWh
| Year | Wind |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 0 TWh |
| 2001 | 0 TWh |
| 2002 | 0 TWh |
| 2003 | 0 TWh |
| 2004 | 10.0 GWh |
| 2005 | 10.0 GWh |
| 2006 | 10.0 GWh |
| 2007 | 20.0 GWh |
| 2008 | 10.0 GWh |
| 2009 | 10.0 GWh |
| 2010 | 10.0 GWh |
| 2011 | 10.0 GWh |
| 2012 | 10.0 GWh |
| 2013 | 20.0 GWh |
| 2014 | 40.0 GWh |
| 2015 | 60.0 GWh |
| 2016 | 50.0 GWh |
| 2017 | 60.0 GWh |
| 2018 | 60.0 GWh |
| 2019 | 50.0 GWh |
| 2020 | 50.0 GWh |
| 2021 | 50.0 GWh |
| 2022 | 90.0 GWh |
| 2023 | 90.0 GWh |
Annual statistics through 2023, % of generation
| Year | Faroe Islands | World |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2001 | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2002 | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2003 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2004 | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| 2005 | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| 2006 | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| 2007 | 7.4% | 0.9% |
| 2008 | 3.7% | 1.1% |
| 2009 | 3.7% | 1.4% |
| 2010 | 3.6% | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 3.7% | 2.0% |
| 2012 | 3.5% | 2.4% |
| 2013 | 6.9% | 2.7% |
| 2014 | 12.9% | 3.0% |
| 2015 | 18.8% | 3.5% |
| 2016 | 16.1% | 3.9% |
| 2017 | 18.2% | 4.5% |
| 2018 | 17.1% | 4.8% |
| 2019 | 13.2% | 5.3% |
| 2020 | 12.2% | 6.0% |
| 2021 | 11.6% | 6.6% |
| 2022 | 18.8% | 7.3% |
| 2023 | 18.4% | 7.8% |
| Year | Generation | Share | World share | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 90.0 GWh | 18.4% | 7.8% | 70 MW |
| 2022 | 90.0 GWh | 18.8% | 7.3% | 50 MW |
| 2021 | 50.0 GWh | 11.6% | 6.6% | 20 MW |
| 2020 | 50.0 GWh | 12.2% | 6.0% | 20 MW |
| 2019 | 50.0 GWh | 13.2% | 5.3% | 10 MW |
| 2018 | 60.0 GWh | 17.1% | 4.8% | 20 MW |
| 2017 | 60.0 GWh | 18.2% | 4.5% | 20 MW |
| 2016 | 50.0 GWh | 16.1% | 3.9% | 20 MW |
| 2015 | 60.0 GWh | 18.8% | 3.5% | 20 MW |
| 2014 | 40.0 GWh | 12.9% | 3.0% | 20 MW |
Full year by year history for Faroe Islands
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2023. World shares are Ember's World totals; ranks compare each country's latest year, which can differ between countries.