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Global wind energy installations are set to cross a historic milestone of 150 GW in 2025, driven largely by accelerated capacity additions across Asia, according to new figures released by the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC).
India recorded its highest-ever annual installations, adding 6.3 GW of wind capacity in 2025. Europe delivered 16.5 GW of new capacity, marking an increase of 5 GW compared to 2024. In the United States, new installations are expected to exceed 7 GW, while China remains the dominant market, on track to surpass 100 GW in a single year, with 89 GW already installed by the end of November.
GWEC estimates that global wind installations in 2025 will significantly surpass previous records, underscoring wind energy’s growing role in meeting rising electricity demand worldwide.
Looking ahead, GWEC noted that expanding wind capacity by 2030 will see markets such as Vietnam, Australia and the Philippines begin to close the gap with Europe’s mature wind markets. These countries increasingly view renewable energy as a cornerstone of economic growth, with wind energy playing a central role in decoupling GDP growth from rising emissions.
Ben Backwell, CEO of GWEC, said the latest figures highlight the close link between economic growth and renewable energy expansion. He noted that China currently has an estimated 225,000 wind turbines generating more than 1.2 GWh of electricity, contributing to a decline in thermal power generation even as overall energy consumption reaches new highs. In India, record wind installations and large-scale solar additions are helping meet surging electricity demand. Backwell also pointed to the UK’s record-breaking AR7 auction, which is expected to attract £22 billion in private investment, as evidence of strong momentum across both mature and emerging markets, including Vietnam, South Korea and the Philippines.
GWEC Vice-Chairman Girish Tanti said the world is entering an energy-intensive growth phase, with wind energy emerging as a critical backbone. He noted that global wind installations are expected to exceed 150 GW in 2025, up from 94 GW four years ago, driven largely by fast-growing Asian economies. According to Tanti, countries such as China, India, Vietnam, Australia and the Philippines are scaling wind power to meet rising industrial demand, urbanisation and electrification at the lowest cost. By 2030, global wind capacity is projected to exceed 2 terawatts, with Asia-Pacific markets outside China accounting for a growing share of new installations.
GWEC said the expansion of wind energy will shape the next phase of global economic development, warning that economies failing to embrace clean, secure energy risk falling behind. China is expected to record GDP growth of around 5% in 2025, while India, Vietnam and the Philippines are forecast to grow at approximately 6%, 7% and 6%, respectively. These economies collectively serve the Asia-Pacific region’s 4.75 billion people, who currently consume around half of global energy but are expected to account for 60% more energy demand by 2040.
Emerging and developing economies already represent more than 80% of global energy demand growth, with wind energy increasingly positioned as a key solution to meet future demand while supporting a clean and secure energy system.
