What percentage of global electricity is generated by solar & wind?

As of 2022, solar made up 4.5% of global electricity generation and wind made up 7.5%, for a total of 12%. According to the State of Climate Action 2023 report, solar and wind together need to make up 57% to 78% of the global electricity mix by 2030 for the world to be on track for a net-zero emissions future.

Why is wind power generation important?

Another contribution of wind power generation is that it allows countries to diversify their energy mix, which is especially important in countries where hydropower is a large component. The expansion of wind power generation requires a robust understanding of its variability and thus how to reduce uncertainties associated with wind power output.

Where does wind power come from?

Since 2010, more than half of all new wind power was added outside the traditional markets of Europe and North America, mainly driven by the continuing boom in China and India. China alone had over 40% of the world's capacity by 2022. Wind power is used on a commercial basis in more than half of all the countries of the world.

Why are countries building more wind power?

Across the world, countries have built more wind power than ever before as part of the energy transition. Credit: Arteum Ro. Wind power sits at the heart of the energy transition for many countries. The race to build bigger, better wind turbines mirrors the efforts of global governments to increase their renewable power generation.

How many GW of wind power are there in 2022?

The worldwide total cumulative installed electricity generation capacity from wind power has increased rapidly since the start of the third millennium, and as of the end of 2022, it amounts to almost 900 GW.

Which countries produce the most wind power in 2022?

Denmark produced 55% of its electricity from wind in 2022, a larger share than any other country. Latvia's wind capacity grew by 75%, the largest percent increase in 2022. In November 2018, wind power generation in Scotland was higher than the country's electricity consumption during the month.