Wind Energy Installed
Global wind power capacity growth
Wind Capacity Added in 2026
4,860megawatts installed this year
Annual Additions
~100 GW/year
Global Capacity
~1 TW total
Electricity Share
% of global
Wind Power Leaders
- •China: 450 GW installed (world leader)
- •USA: 150 GW installed
- •Germany: 70 GW installed
- •Offshore wind: Fastest growing segment
Industry Facts
- •Wind costs dropped 70% since 2009
- •400,000+ wind turbines operating globally
- •Largest turbines: 15 MW (GE Haliade-X)
- •Denmark: 55% of electricity from wind
Understanding Wind Energy
Wind energy measures the capacity of wind turbines installed worldwide. Approximately 100 GW of new capacity is added annually. Our wind counter tracksMW per day, annual installations, and total global capacity.
Also known as wind power, wind turbines, and wind farms, this metric is closely related to renewable energy, clean electricity, and offshore wind.
Our wind energy data covers multiple dimensions including by country, onshore vs offshore, over time, and turbine technology.
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Data Sources: Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC), IRENA, IEA
How We Calculate Wind Energy
Our live counters use verified data from Global Wind Energy Council, converted to real-time estimates using linear interpolation. All calculations are transparent and documented.
Data compiled by: CreatorMeter Research Team
Sources verified: 2025-12-23