France will leapfrog both the UK and Spain to become Europe 's second - largest generator of wind power by 2030 , according to WindEurope . The industrial association estimates that current government policies will accelerate the French wind sector , which will represent over 25 % of the country 's electricity by 2030 . However, he said: “From where we are sitting in Brussels, and looking at what is happening across Europe, the outlook for France is maybe the most positive that we are observing.” France relies heavily upon nuclear power , which meets almost 75 % of its electricity needs at present . Germany is expected to become the largest European generator of wind power .
France will leapfrog both the UK and Spain to become Europe 's second - largest generator of wind power by 2030 , according to WindEurope . The industrial association estimates that current government policies will accelerate the French wind sector , which will represent over 25 % of the country 's electricity by 2030 . France relies heavily upon nuclear power , which meets almost 75 % of its electricity needs at present . Germany is expected to become the largest European generator of wind power .