Global Statistics
The world''s installed wind power capacity now meets well over 10% of global electricity demand – and much more than nuclear power. More than 30 countries now have a share of wind
Global wind power market
In 2024, the total wind power capacity installed worldwide surpassed 1.1 terawatts, growing by more than 100 gigawatts in comparison to the previous year. China is the leading country
Wind Energy Factsheet
Texas leads in installed wind capacity (41 GW), followed by Iowa (13 GW) and Oklahoma (12.6 GW). 7 Texas (1,323 MW) and Illinois (928 MW) installed the most new wind capacity in 2023. 7 Iowa
Per capita electricity generation from wind, 2025
This dataset contains yearly electricity generation, capacity, emissions, imports and demand data for European countries. You can find more about Ember''s methodology in this document.
How Much Energy Does a Wind Turbine Produce?
Every year, wind turbines produce about 434 billion kilowatts (kWh) of electricity a year. Just 26 kWh of energy can power an entire home for a day. Wind is the third largest source of
Solar and wind to lead growth of U.S. power generation for the next
In 2023, the U.S. electric power sector produced 4,017 billion kilowatthours (kWh) of electric power. Renewable sources—wind, solar, hydro, biomass, and geothermal—accounted for
Electricity generation from wind
Total annual U.S. electricity generation from wind energy increased from about 6 billion kilowatthours (kWh) in 2000 to about 434 billion kWh in 2022. In 2022, wind turbines were the source
How Much Electricity Does A Wind Farm Produce Per Year
On average, there are about 50 wind turbines per farm, and one of these turbines can produce 6 million kWh per year, meaning that one wind farm could produce 300, 000 MW a year.
Key US wind power trends and metrics to track | Reuters
Wind farms have generated a record share of U.S. electricity production so far in 2024, and are the second largest source of clean power behind nuclear plants in the U.S. generation system.
How the wind blows: Numbers and data on renewables
In 2023 the global wind industry expanded its capacity by over 50% compared to the previous year as countries around the world ramped up investments in wind energy generation.