New figures from the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) show 2025’s record new capacity installed was driven by accelerated growth across Asia.
India set a new national record of 6.3 GW installed last year, while 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, while China is on course to pass 100 GW, with 89 GW installed by the end of November. It is estimated that the world will pass 150 GW of wind energy installations in the year 2025.
By 2030 growing wind capacity will see countries like Vietnam, Australia and the Philippines catching up with Europe’s mature markets. These markets see renewable energy as key to powering their GDP growth targets. Wind energy is at the heart of future economic development. As growth is decoupled from rising emissions, wind energy has become the go-to renewable energy technology to provide a clean and secure future-focused energy system.
“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, commented Ben Backwell, CEO of the Global Wind Energy Council.
“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.”
“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.”
Girish Tanti, Vice-Chairman, Global Wind Energy Council stated: “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.”
(Dreamstime photo of wind turbines in China’s Pearl River Estuary)