23 April, London | The Global Wind Energy Council''s flagship Global Wind Report released today shows that 2024 was a record year for new capacity, with 117 GW of wind energy installed across the world.
Cumulative installed wind energy capacity including both onshore and offshore wind sources, measured in gigawatts (GW).
Last year''s additions included 109 GW of onshore wind and 8 GW of offshore wind, raising total global installed wind capacity to 1,136 GW. Wind turbines were installed in 55 countries
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
Wind power''s total cumulative installed electricity generation capacity
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.
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.
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
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
Wind power is the nation''s largest source of renewable energy, with more than 150 gigawatts of wind energy installed across 42 U.S. States and Puerto Rico. These projects generate
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