Global Wind-Power Generation Capacity in the Context of Climate
As of December 2023, the global installed capacity of wind power has reached an impressive 1.02 TW [4]—a figure projected to experience exponential growth, surpassing 11 TW by
Wind energy
Wind power has grown rapidly since 2000, driven by R&D, supportive policies and falling costs. Global installed wind generation capacity – both onshore and offshore – has increased by a factor of 98 in
Installed wind energy capacity
Cumulative installed wind energy capacity including both onshore and offshore wind sources, measured in gigawatts (GW).
U.S. wind generation hit record in April 2024, exceeding coal-fired
Installed wind power generating capacity has increased substantially in the United States over the last 25 years, growing from 2.4 gigawatts (GW) in 2000 to 150.1 GW in April 2024.
Global Statistics
The world''s installed wind power capacity now meets well over 10% of global electricity demand – and much more than nuclear power. More than 30 countries now have a share of wind
America''s Electricity Generating Capacity
The largest fuel source for this capacity is natural gas (42.7%), followed by coal (15%). Wind, nuclear, solar, and hydro together account for more than one-third of capacity. Solar continues to be the main
Global cumulative installed capacity of wind power 2024| Statista
China is by far the largest installer of wind power in the world, more than tripling the second-ranked United States. As of the end of 2024, China had cumulatively installed over 561
Wind power by country
In 2017, a total of 15,680 MW of wind power was installed, representing 55% of all new power capacity, and the wind power generated 336 TWh of electricity, enough to supply 11.6% of the EU''s electricity
Wind Power by Country 2026
Wind power''s total cumulative installed electricity generation capacity
Wind Power by Country 2026
Wind power''s total cumulative installed electricity generation capacity has increased rapidly since 2000, and continues to expand faster than any other form of energy.
Wind power by country
In 2017, a total of 15,680 MW of wind power was installed, representing
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