Global Wind Industry Adds Record 165 GW Capacity in 2025, Driven by China
The global wind industry achieved a significant milestone in 2025 by installing a record 165 gigawatts of new capacity, marking a 40% increase from the previous year. This growth was predominantly driven by China, which alone contributed 120.5 GW of new wind capacity. The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) reported that Asia, led by China and India, accounted for 80% of the global total, with Europe following as the second-highest region for installations. Despite this progress, the current pace of wind capacity additions still falls short of the levels needed to meet global climate goals. The International Renewable Energy Agency has indicated that 320 GW of new wind capacity needs to be installed annually to triple renewable energy capacity by the end of the decade. 
