Wind power generation hits record high

Will world wind power output hit record highs?

REUTERS/Ricardo Rojas/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights LITTLETON, Colorado, March 7 (Reuters) - World wind-powered electricity output could hit record highs over the coming weeks as wind speeds pick up across key wind farms in China, Europe and the United States as the northern hemisphere spring sets in.

Will wind power make a record share of global electricity generation?

This year, increased wind generation capacity in both countries, as well as in Europe, could propel wind power's share of generation mixes higher still, and help wind power score a record share of worldwide electricity generation. In 2023, wind power's share of global electricity generation peaked at 9.59% in November.

Why did wind power hit a record high in Germany & UK?

Wind power output reached a record high in both Germany and the UK on Thursday as a storm covering northern Europe boosts generation across the region. Production in the UK hit 21,813 megawatts, breaking a previous record set in January, according to National Grid data.

Could wind power set a new record in 2024?

LITTLETON, Colorado, Oct 24 (Reuters) - Global wind-powered electricity generation could set a new record in 2024, as winter sets in throughout the northern hemisphere and wind speeds pick up across a majority of the world's wind farms. This, in turn, could help wind power grab a record-high share of the worldwide electricity generation market.

Will high wind speeds help steer world wind power to new heights?

Globally, however, the mix of currently high wind speeds along with increased generation capacity should help steer world wind electricity output to new heights this spring, and allow wind power to gain a record share of the global electricity generation mix. <The opinions expressed here are those of the author, a columnist for Reuters.>

How much electricity does wind produce in 2024?

Wind installations in the United States produced 45.9 terawatthours (TWh) of electricity in March 2024, compared with 38.4 TWh from coal-fired power plants. In April 2024, coal-fired generation fell to 37.2 TWh. Wind generation, meanwhile, increased to a record 47.7 TWh.