China is the wind powerhouse

June 1, 2022
China is set to account for almost half of new global wind capacity as decarbonization spurs growth.

China is set to account for almost half of new global wind capacity as decarbonization spurs growth, according to a late April report by WoodMackenzie. Contributing 657 GW of new capacity over the 10-year outlook, it will confirm its position as the largest onshore and offshore wind market by a wide margin. However, WoodMac expects all regions to see compound annual growth rates of more than 5%, as increasingly ambitious net-zero targets make their presence felt. The U.S. sits in second place on new capacity and Germany is in third place.