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How did wind power grow in 2022?

In 2022 wind electricity generation increased by a record 265 TWh (up 14%), reaching more than 2 100 TWh. This was the second highest growth among all renewable power technologies, behind solar PV.

How has China's Wind power capacity redrawn the energy mix?

Beyond cementing China's place in the international green energy hierarchy, the climb in wind power capacity has helped redraw the energy mix across several key provinces. China's operational wind installations are spread out across 30 provinces, 10 of which have installed capacity in excess of 10,000MW, GEM data sbows.

What role do wind energy companies play in the energy transition?

Energy Transition. They play a pivotal role in the transition towards a more sustainable and renewable energy-driven economy. In conclusion, wind energy companies are at the forefront of the global shift toward sustainable energy sources.

What is the IEA Wind Energy Systems Technology collaboration programme?

The IEA Wind Energy Systems Technology Collaboration Programme, which provides an information platform for participating governments and industry leaders on co-operative R&D efforts to reduce the cost of wind energy technologies, increase transmission and power system flexibility, and raise social acceptance of wind energy projects.

How many wind turbines does GE have?

Harnessing onshore and offshore wind energy potential with a broad family of smart, modular turbines that are uniquely suited for a variety of wind environments, GE has installed more than 49,000 wind turbines and enough renewable energy sources to produce 400GW of energy worldwide.

Is wind power becoming a subsidized technology?

Furthermore, according to the Global Wind Energy Council, “Beyond the statistics, wind power is becoming a fully commercialized, unsubsidized technology; successfully competing in the marketplace against heavily subsidized fossil and nuclear incumbents” (GWEC, 2018).