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The global wind energy sector continues to demonstrate remarkable momentum as we progress through 2026. Figures from the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) show 2025’s record new installed capacity was driven by accelerated growth across Asia. |
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// Latest News
Global Wind Capacity Set to Surpass 2 TW by 2030.
According to GWEC Market Intelligence, global wind capacity is expected to cross 2 TW by 2030, driving economic growth.
From these figures, it is estimated that the world will pass 150 GW of wind energy installations in the year 2025: |
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📌 India set a new national record of 6.3 GW installed last year.
📌 Europe has delivered another 22.5 GW of new capacity, 5 GW more than was installed in 2024.
📌 In the United States more than 7 GW of new capacity is expected.
📌 China is on course to pass 100 GW, with 89 GW installed by the end of November. |
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Asia Continues to Drive Expansion
Asia-Pacific markets are expected to capture an increasing share of global wind installations by the end of the decade, reinforcing the region’s position as a key engine of future wind growth, highlighting wind energy’s critical role in meeting future demand while supporting sustainable economic growth.
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GWEC’s CEO Ben Backwell commented:
“These new figures show that fast-growing economies are driving the growth of wind energy, and wind energy is in turn driving those economies to new heights." |
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| "In China, we estimate there are more than 225,000 wind turbines supplying more than 1000 TWh of electricity, helping thermal generation fall in the country as energy consumption hit a new high. In India, soaring electricity demand is being met by a record-breaking year for new wind energy capacity and huge solar additions. In the UK, the record-breaking AR7 auction is going to bring £22bn of new private investment into the country. This momentum can be seen in the next wave of emerging markets of Vietnam, South Korea and the Philippines." |
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“It is now clear that economic growth and renewable energy go hand-in-hand. The reality of the modern energy system is becoming increasingly clear, and wind energy is cementing its place as the foundation of the Age of Electricity.” |
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GWEC’s Vice-Chairman, Girish Tanti noted: “The world is entering an energy intensive growth phase, and wind energy is proving to be its backbone. In 2025 alone, global wind installations are set to cross 150 GW, up from 94 GW just four years ago, driven largely by Asia’s fast-growing economies." |
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"Countries such as China, India, Vietnam, Australia and the Philippines are scaling wind to meet rising industrial demand, urbanisation and electrification at the lowest cost. By 2030, global wind capacity will exceed 2 terawatts, with Asia-Pacific markets outside China accounting for an increasing share of that growth.” |
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The global wind sector continues to attract significant international media attention, reflecting its growing importance within both energy systems and broader economic agendas. However, in light of recent misinformation and misleading narratives emerging from discussions at the Davos Summit last week, GWEC believes it is essential to reaffirm the facts and provide clarity grounded in evidence.
The Facts:
Record growth: The wind industry is thriving, with 150 GW of new capacity installed globally in 2025, supporting countries worldwide in their transition toward resilient, sustainable and increasingly electrified economies.
Cost competitiveness: Wind energy is among the cheapest and most efficient technologies for adding new power capacity and for replacing aging, high-emission generation that harms public health and the environment.
Lower consumer costs: Far from increasing costs, wind energy reduces electricity prices for both households and industry and does not rely on large-scale subsidies in the way fossil fuel industries continue to do.
Economic and strategic value: Wind energy acts as a catalyst for investment, job creation and skills development, while reducing exposure to volatile imported fuels such as LNG and strengthening energy security.
Proven scale: In China alone, there are now over 225,000 wind turbines, which supplied approximately 950 TWh of electricity between January and November 2025, demonstrating both the maturity and reliability of wind energy at scale.
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2025 was a record year for new wind energy capacity.
GWEC Market Intelligence raised its global wind installation forecast for 2025 by 8.8% (13.3GW) to 150GW.
Global capacity will pass 2 TW by 2030, with APAC ex. China making up 12% of global wind energy installations by end of decade.
GDP growth and wind energy deployment are now intrinsically linked.
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| Stay tuned for more wind energy news, market insights, and event updates in our next newsletter. For regular updates in the meantime, follow us on LinkedIn.
Until next time, The GWEC Team |
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