China Sets Global Benchmark in Wind Power Generation (2024) with Record-Breaking Output

In recent years, China has strengthened its position as a world leader in renewable energy with its initiatives, investments, and innovative technologies, with wind power at the forefront. In 2024, China will reach a significant milestone by breaking the global record for wind power generation. These achievements established a new benchmark and demonstrated the nation's commitment to sustainable solutions and its efforts to reduce carbon emissions. 

Unprecedented Growth and Capacity in Wind Power (2024)

China is the world leader in wind power generation with its vast landmass and long coastline. It has installed the most and largest wind capacity worldwide and continued rapid expansion in new wind facilities at a rapid pace. In 2023, China had achieved an installed wind power capacity of 440 gigawatts, a more than three times increase since 2014 when only 90 gigawatts were connected to the national grid. Wind energy has consistently recorded the highest year-on-year growth in power generation capacity within the country.

In March 2024, China's wind farms generated over 100 terawatt hours (TWh) of electricity, setting a global record for the highest monthly total by a single country—matching the combined output of Europe and North America. This represented a 25% increase from March 2023, further cementing China's position as the world's largest producer of renewable energy. China's March wind power generation was more than double that of the United States, the second-largest wind energy producer.

Global Impact and Policy Support Energy 2024

Another reason for China's success in wind power generation is strong government support. To encourage the use of renewable energy, the Chinese government has implemented several regulations, such as tax breaks, utility company mandates, and subsidies for purchasing a certain percentage of electricity from renewable sources. These moves have accelerated the wind energy sector, and China's progress is having significant global implications. Setting a new standard, and reducing dependence on coal and other fossil fuels, has become a symbol of aspiration to other countries by setting various policies to deal with scarcity. China, which is said to be one of the tools for air pollution, will soon become a leader in pollutant emissions, an issue raised by climate change.