July 31, 2023
Global wind power generated over 2100 TWh of electricity in 2022, up 6-fold from just 350 TWh in 2010.
From 2021-2022, total wind power generation increased by almost 300 TWh, a 15% increase, and the largest year-over-year increase in wind generation to date.
2022 Market Share
China represents almost 40% of the total global wind generation (825 TWh) followed by Europe at 23% (490 TWh). The US ranked 3rd at 20% (435 TWh), slightly higher than the rest of the world at 19% (415 TWh).
Wind Generation by Country 2010-2022
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