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Climate Change
Understanding The Problem
Solutions and Innovations
Solar Power
Wind Power
Advanced Nuclear
Battery Technology
Electric Vehicles
Enhanced Geothermal
Hydrogen Power
Regenerative Farming
Climate Activism
Student & Youth Movements
Political Action
Climate Degrees & Careers
Graduate Degrees
Jobs in Environmental/Climate Science & Sustainability
What Can YOU Do?
Climate Change Citizen Science Projects
Reducing Your Carbon Footprint
About Us
WIND POWER
Globally, except for hydropower, wind energy was the largest source of renewable energy in 2022, with more than 7% of the world’s electricity coming from wind. This has more than
doubled
(from 3.5%) since 2015.
Further Readings
US Offshore Wind Industry to Hit Major Milestone in 2023
Chart: Which Countries Added the Most New Wind Power in 2022?
The World Needs Wind Energy—Here’s How to Ramp up Production in 2023
US Department of Energy: Wind News
European Countries Plan Huge Increase in Wind Power
One State Generates Much, Much More Renewable Energy Than Any Other—and It’s Not California (Texas)
