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Wind energy has grown from an experimental technology contributing virtually 0% of the world's electricity into one of the fastest-growing sources of power. In 1980, global installed wind capacity was only about 0.01 GW (10 MW) and annual generation was negligible—well under 1 TWh. By 2000, capacity had expanded to around 17 GW, producing roughly 31 TWh, while wind still supplied less than 0.2% of global electricity. Rapid technological improvements, falling turbine costs, and strong government support then fueled explosive growth. By 2010, global capacity exceeded 198 GW and generation reached about 340 TWh (around 2% of global electricity). Growth accelerated even further through the 2010s and early 2020s, with wind reaching about 1,299 GW of installed capacity by the end of 2025, generating roughly 2,900–3,000 TWh of electricity and supplying approximately 11% of the world's electricity. In 2026, global capacity is expected to surpass 1.45 TW (1,450 GW) while annual wind generation is projected to exceed 3,100 TWh, maintaining a share of around 11–12% of the global electricity mix as wind continues to play a major role in the transition toward cleaner energy.
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