Wind power generation in China and the US

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4 FAQs about Wind power generation in China and the US

How big is China's Wind power?

China's wind capacity follows a similar rate of growth as solar, according to Global Energy Monitor's Global Wind Power Tracker, with over 590 GW in prospective phases — nearly 530 GW of onshore capacity and 63 GW of offshore capacity.

Where does wind power come from?

The Asia-Pacific region remains at the forefront, with China accounting for 70% of global installations. Europe holds its position as the second-largest wind market, adding 16.4 GW of new capacity — 12.9 GW of which comes from the EU-27.

How much wind power does China have in 2025?

As of May 2025, China added 46 GW of new wind capacity for the year, bringing the total to 570 GW of operating capacity. A notable project is the Omattingga Wind Farm in Tibet, a 100 megawatt (MW) installation that is the world's highest-altitude wind farm. At 4,650 meters high, it produces about 200 gigawatt hours (GWh) annually.

Does China have more wind power than the US?

Expanding renewable capacity, especially wind power, is a central strategy to achieve these climate goals. Despite greater capacity for wind installation in China compared to the US (145.1 versus 75.0 GW), less wind electricity is generated in China (186.3 versus 190.9 TWh).

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