How much wind power does the world need?

The world's installed wind power capacity now meets around 10% of global electricity demand – another important milestone. More than ten countries now have a wind power share of more than 20%, led by Denmark, which generates an astonishing 56% of its electricity from wind.

How many GW of wind power are there in 2022?

The worldwide total cumulative installed electricity generation capacity from wind power has increased rapidly since the start of the third millennium, and as of the end of 2022, it amounts to almost 900 GW.

What is renewable power capacity?

Total wind (on- and off-grid) electricity installed capacity, measured in gigawatts. This includes onshore and offshore wind. IRENA (2024) – processed by Our World in Data The renewable power capacity data represents the maximum net generating capacity of power plants and other installations that use renewable energy sources to produce electricity.

How many gigawatts of wind power are there in 2023?

Industry-specific and extensively researched technical data (partially from exclusive partnerships). A paid subscription is required for full access. The cumulative capacity of installed wind power worldwide amounted to approximately 1,021 gigawatts in 2023.

How much wind power does the United States have?

In another major milestone, the United States passed 150 Gigawatt of total wind capacity, but the market was much weaker than in the previous year, adding only 6,4 Gigawatt - much less than in 2022 and in 2021, when 13,7 GW were added, more than double the capacity of 2023.

Which country installs the most wind power in the world?

China is by far the largest installer of wind power capacity in the world, more than doubling the second-ranked United States. As of 2022, China had cumulatively installed over 395 gigawatts of wind energy, in comparison to 122.2 gigawatts of wind energy installed in the United States.