2023 was a record year for wind installations
The world installed 117 gigawatts of new wind power capacity in 2023, a 50% increase from the year before, making it the best year for new wind projects on record, according to a new report by the industry''s trade association.
Global Wind Report 2024
The report highlights increasing momentum on the growth of wind energy worldwide: Total installations of 117GW in 2023 represents a 50% year-on-year increase from 2022; 2023 was a year of continued global growth – 54
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Is the wind industry entering a new era of accelerated growth?
The report finds the wind industry is entering a new era of accelerated growth driven by increased political ambition, manifested in the historic COP28 adoption of a target to triple renewable energy by 2030. Looking forward, the report makes it clear that there is plenty to do to deliver on the increased ambition.
Can wind farms reduce power output?
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Where do wind power installations grow?
The report notes that growth in wind power installations is highly concentrated in a few big countries and links that to strong market frameworks to scale wind installations in those countries. The top five markets at the end of last year remained as China, the U.S., Germany, India and Spain.
How big will wind turbines be in the future?
Figure by John Frenzl, NREL. Wind turbines installed in the “Future” period (2023–2025) are expected to increase in size by an average of 60% from the average of those installed in the “Then” period (2011–2020), growing in total height (from base of the tower to the tip of the blade at its apex) from 122 to 202 meters.
Is the wind industry 'picking up pace'?
Christian Andresen, research manager at SINTEF Energy Research, a Norway-based independent institute for applied research in the energy sector, said the report shows that the wind industry is “picking up pace” by attracting investments and gaining maturity, and that may lead to a snowball effect leading to future growth.
Should wind farms have fewer turbines?
Needing fewer turbines per wind farm might allow power plant developers more flexibility when placing them on the land, potentially creating greater opportunity to avoid culturally and environmentally sensitive areas.