This paper aims to delve into some of the vulnerabilities associated with the EU's energy transition, using wind energy as a case study for broader issues affecting the renewable industry as a whole. The first part assesses the current state of wind energy in the EU. The second part examines the obstacles the wind sector faces, particularly the dependency on China for critical materials and components, as well as other factors that might threaten the EU's ambitions. The third part illustrates possible strategies to mitigate these challenges, enhancing the EU's strategic autonomy and ensuring the success of its green transition.