Hey energy enthusiasts 🌬️⚡! China is leading the world in wind power, and here’s the lowdown on how they’re spinning toward a greener future.
1. Global Wind Champion
Between January and November 2025, China added about 600 GW of wind capacity – more than any other country for the 15th year straight! That’s enough to light up millions of homes, and its wind farms generated nearly 950 billion kWh of clean electricity, running at over 94% efficiency. In 2025, for the first time ever, combined wind and solar output surpassed coal, marking a major shift in China’s energy mix.
2. Onshore, Offshore & Beyond
From the windy plains of Inner Mongolia and Gansu to offshore farms off Jiangsu, Guangdong and Shandong, China is tapping diverse wind resources. Some offshore turbines sit over 80 km out at sea, harvesting powerful ocean breezes. Meanwhile, distributed projects in Henan, Hebei and Shandong feed local cities and factories directly. 🌊💨
3. Extreme & Innovative Sites
China’s not stopping at usual spots. They’ve installed turbines above 5,000 m in the Xizang region – the world’s highest! Plus, deserts now host hybrid solar-wind-storage hubs. And on January 5, 2026, the S2000 floating airborne wind system took flight in Yibin, reaching 2,000 m and pumping 385 kWh into the grid. It’s the first time airborne wind tech hit urban skies. 🚀
4. Powering Local Growth
Wind projects boost rural economies by creating jobs, supporting desertification control and funding infrastructure. Many sites pair wind with energy storage and green hydrogen production, linking clean power to real-life benefits for local communities. 🌱💼
5. Global Green Impact
China’s wind turbine makers supply over half the world’s machines, driving down costs by more than 60% in the last decade. By partnering with 100+ countries and regions, they’re helping developing economies tap affordable renewables and build local expertise. 🤝🌏
As China shifts from rapid growth to next-gen wind tech – think smarter grids, digital management and deep-sea projects – wind will keep spinning at the heart of the global clean-energy transition. Stay tuned and let the breeze power your future! 💚
Reference(s):
China's windmills do spin: Scale, innovation and global impact
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