Report | Fire Alarm: How isolated fire incidents could threaten EU onshore wind energy growth

Europe’s onshore wind sector is experiencing renewed momentum as developers shift focus away from an increasingly uncertain offshore market. However, despite strong growth in proposed capacity, progress continues to be slowed by permitting hurdles and community opposition, often intensified by high-profile turbine fire incidents. While turbine fires are exceptionally rare, disproportionate media coverage can undermine public trust and stall projects. In this report, Firetrace brings together leading wind industry experts to examine whether isolated fire events are threatening the future of onshore wind in Europe and to explore practical steps developers and OEMs can take to reassure communities, improve transparency, standardize fire safety practices, and better protect the next generation of larger turbines.