Global Wind Report

Global Wind Report : Recently, the Global Wind Report by the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) warned that the wind energy sector is failing to meet the global demand for clean energy.

• About Global Wind Report: Despite 117 GW of new capacity in 2024, the wind energy sector is falling short of meeting global clean energy demand, achieving only 77% of the required capacity to meet the Paris Agreement's 1.5°C target.

o Total global wind power capacity stands at 1,136 GW, with a significant gap in growth needed to meet climate goals.

o China leads the market, contributing 70% of new installations, with strong growth from the US, Brazil, India, Germany, and emerging economies like Uzbekistan, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia.

o Africa and the Middle East saw onshore wind capacity double, while the offshore sector added only 8 GW, a 26% decline from 2023.

• About GWEC: A member-based trade association founded in 2005 to promote wind power as a sustainable, cost-effective energy source, representing the global wind energy sector.

o Members: Over 1,500 companies and organizations from 80+ countries, including manufacturers, developers, suppliers, research institutions, and financial entities.

o Headquarters: Brussels, Belgium.