Top Solar & Wind Deployment by Country
Three of the top countries in terms of total capacity – Germany, Spain, and the UK – were also among the world leaders in percentage of domestic generation from wind and solar at
The countries with the most total capacity of wind energy have also seen the greatest increase in both onshore and offshore wind energy production in recent years. China tops the list with nearly 442,000 megawatts of total installed wind energy capacity in 2023, according to IRENA.
The top wind energy projects supporting the energy transition include companies like China Longyuan Power, SSE Renewables, Equinor, Ørsted and Enercon Ambitious government policies, technical advancements and increasing investor confidence are pushing wind energy to new heights around the world.
The volume of the capacity added results in a global growth rate of 11,5%, significantly lower than in 2023, when wind capacity grew by 13,0%. Of the top twenty countries, only five had growth rates well above the global average: China with 18,3%, Brazil with 19,0%, Finland (20,3%), Australia (27,5%) and Argentina (16,6%).
Ambitious government policies, technical advancements and increasing investor confidence are pushing wind energy to new heights around the world. Wind farm projects are taking shape both onshore and offshore all over the world.
Three of the top countries in terms of total capacity – Germany, Spain, and the UK – were also among the world leaders in percentage of domestic generation from wind and solar at
China tops the list with nearly 442,000 megawatts of total installed wind energy capacity in 2023, according to IRENA. Its offshore wind capacity has skyrocketed in the past decade, from 440...
Eleven countries now generate more than 20% of their electricity from wind, and seven of these have a share of 30% or more: the leader Denmark, which generates more than one in two
The top wind energy projects supporting the energy transition include companies like China Longyuan Power, SSE Renewables, Equinor, Ørsted and Enercon. Ambitious government
The average for 2022 based on 189 countries was 11.16 billion kilowatthours. The highest value was in China: 762.67 billion kilowatthours and the lowest value was in Afghanistan: 0 billion kilowatthours.
As of 2025, several nations have distinguished themselves as leaders in wind energy installation capacity. Here''s a comprehensive look at the top 15 countries dominating this green
Top Country/Area for Operating and Prospective Wind Farm Capacity in Each Region/Subregion (MW) February 2026
Country Continent Wind farms for onshore for offshore Capacity (MW) for onshore for offshore WWEA 2024 capacity (MW) Albania Europe 3 384 Algeria Africa 1 11 Argentina South America 85 5,202
The largest wind farms in the world show how serious countries have become about clean energy at scale. Each project reflects years of planning, strong investment, and smart use of natural
The top countries on this list demonstrate how innovative technologies, strong policies, and strategic investments can transform wind power into a reliable and essential energy source.
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