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The latest World Wind Energy Report, released by the World Wind Energy Association on May 20, highlights a remarkable growth in global wind power capacity over the past decade. Ten years ago, the world had just 30 GW of installed wind power capacity, but this has now surged to 282 GW. By the end of 2012, wind energy generated 580 TWh globally, contributing around 3% to total electricity production and generating a value of $75 billion.
Asia has emerged as the fastest-growing region for wind power. Out of the 100 countries utilizing wind energy, Asia leads with the highest new installations, accounting for 36.3% of the global total. North America follows with 31.3%, and Europe with 27.5%. In contrast, other regions such as Latin America, Oceania, and Africa are growing at a much slower pace, with Latin America at 3.9%, Oceania at 0.8%, and Africa at just 0.2%.
In Europe, Germany remains the largest wind power producer with 31 GW of installed capacity. Spain comes second with 22.8 GW, while Italy, France, and the UK each have approximately 7.5 to 8.5 GW of wind power capacity.
Looking ahead, the report forecasts significant potential for wind energy expansion. It predicts that global wind power capacity will reach 500 GW by 2016 and could exceed 1,000 GW by 2020. This growth is expected to be driven by increasing investments, technological advancements, and stronger policy support across many countries. As more nations aim to reduce carbon emissions and transition to clean energy, wind power is set to play an even more critical role in the global energy mix.