In 2022, wind turbines were the source of about 10. utility-scale electricity generation. Wind energy generation, measured in gigawatt-hours (GWh) versus cumulative installed wind energy capacity, measured in gigawatts (GW). Data source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2025); IRENA (2025) – Learn. Today, wind power is generated almost completely using wind turbines, generally grouped into wind farms and connected to the electrical grid. With about 100 GW added during 2021, mostly in China and. Total annual U. Utility scale includes facilities with at. • Total capacity exceeds 1'174 Gigawatt, • 121 Gigawatt added in 2024, slightly less than the last year • Dramatic 18% decline outside China • Annual growth rate falls from 13,0% to 11,5% • China installs 87 Gigawatt, 72% of new global capacity • Brazil becomes second largest market and joins top 5. The integration of renewable energy sources, including wind power, in the adequacy assessment of electricity generation capacity becomes increasingly important as renewable energy generation increases in volume and replaces conventional power plants.
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