Global wind power saw record growth in 2023

Fifty-four countries contributed to the broadest annual expansion of global wind power so far, with China alone accounting for 65% of the total.

Worldwide wind power capacity surged a record 50% over the last calendar year, according to a new report that tracks global generation capacity.

The Global Wind Energy Council reports that 2023 saw 117 gigawatts of new wind power brought online, the highest annual rate of growth on record.

Fifty-four countries contributed to the new expansion, with China alone accounting for 65% of the total. The U.S., Brazil and Germany were the countries with the next-highest shares of the total, with 5%, 4% and 3% respectively.

Total global power generated through wind now stands at 1,021 gigawatts.

GWEC expects new wind power to grow at more than 9% over the next four years. Growth will also continue through 2030, the group says, thanks to wind-friendly national policies and increased momentum for offshore wind projects.