Wind power capacity in China 2014-2023

As of 2023, China had an installed wind power capacity of 440 gigawatts. The country experienced a more than threefold increase since 2014, when as little as 90 gigawatts of wind power were connected to the national grid. Wind has seen the greatest year-on-year power generation capacity growth in China.

China - number one in wind energy

The large investments in wind energy are paying off, and China has emerged as the global leader in installed wind power capacity. Supported by the government through subsidies and ambitious growth targets, the Chinese wind energy has constructed wind farms throughout the countries, which contribute significantly to the country’s energy mix. With a share of over 30 percent of global CO2 emissions, China is an important player in the green energy transition. 

On the land and on the water

China has a vast landmass and an extensive coastline, providing ideal conditions for onshore and offshore wind farms. Inland provinces like Inner Mongolia or Xinjiang, which have level terrain with minimal topographic relief, have the highest onshore wind power capacity in the country. Similarly, provinces along China’s eastern seaboard, such as Jiangsu and Guangdong, host the largest offshore wind farms. According to public data, the Chinese wind energy industry is working on further expanding the wind power capacity on the land and on the water. (1314895)