The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) has released an optimistic new forecast, raising its 2025 global wind installation outlook by 8.8%. Driven by a surge in activity across Asia, the world is now on track to add a record-breaking 150 GW of new wind capacity this year an upward revision of 13.3 GW from previous estimates.
This momentum marks a clear shift as economic growth increasingly decouples from carbon emissions, with wind energy emerging as the backbone of the modern “Age of Electricity.”
India and China Lead the Way
The report highlights a stellar performance in Asia, particularly in India, which set a national record with 6.3 GW of installations last year. India’s growth is fueled by its rise as the world’s third-largest wind manufacturing hub, with its production capacity jumping from 12 GW in 2022 to 20 GW in 2024.
China continues to dominate the global stage, on pace to surpass 100 GW in annual additions. Other regions are also seeing steady gains:
- Europe: Added 16.5 GW (5 GW more than in 2024).
- United States: Expected to contribute over 7 GW.
- Emerging Markets: Vietnam, Australia, and the Philippines are rapidly scaling up to meet GDP growth targets.
A Powerful Link Between Economy and Energy
GWEC leadership emphasizes that renewable energy is no longer just an environmental choice it is an economic necessity.
Ben Backwell, CEO of GWEC, noted:
“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. It is now clear that economic growth and renewable energy go hand-in-hand.”
Girish Tanti, Vice-Chairman of GWEC, added that the world is entering an “energy-intensive growth phase.” He predicts that global wind capacity will exceed 2 terawatts (TW) by 2030, with the Asia-Pacific region (excluding China) accounting for 12% of the world’s installations by the end of the decade.
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