'New installation records': The global wind energy boom in eight charts

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The Global Wind Energy Council's graphics tells the story of an industry pushing into new regions and reshaping the global energy system

The Global Wind Energy Council's (GWEC) latest report today revealed that 2024 was another record year for new installations, with a total of 117GW of wind energy capacity coming online in 55 countries...

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