In 2023, the demand for wind turbines worldwide stood at 125 gigawatts. In a Stated Policies Scenario, it is forecast that the wind turbine demand will reach 171 gigawatts in 2035 and 206 gigawatts in 2050.
Wind turbine demand worldwide in 2023, with a forecast for 2035 and 2050, by scenario
(in gigawatts)
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IEA. (November 21, 2024). Wind turbine demand worldwide in 2023, with a forecast for 2035 and 2050, by scenario (in gigawatts) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved June 06, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1608108/wind-turbine-demand-forecast-worldwide-by-scenario/
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