The share of solar and wind power generation in various countries

Which countries generate a tenth of their electricity from wind & solar?

In fact, 50 countries (26%) generated over a tenth of their electricity from wind and solar in 2021, with seven countries hitting this landmark for the first time: China, Japan, Mongolia, Vietnam, Argentina, Hungary, and El Salvador.

Which countries are generating the most solar power in 2022?

In 2022, China generated 86 GW of new solar capacity and the USA and the EU contributed significantly to new solar installations (+191 GW in total). Wind and solar installations continued to grow dynamically, with China also adding 37 GW of new wind capacity. This surge in renewable power generation came from wind and solar installations.

Which countries use wind power in 2022?

China alone had over 40% of the world's capacity by 2022. Wind power is used on a commercial basis in more than half of all the countries of the world. Denmark produced 55% of its electricity from wind in 2022, a larger share than any other country.

Where does wind power come from?

Since 2010, more than half of all new wind power was added outside the traditional markets of Europe and North America, mainly driven by the continuing boom in China and India. China alone had over 40% of the world's capacity by 2022. Wind power is used on a commercial basis in more than half of all the countries of the world.

What percentage of the world's electricity comes from wind and solar?

Wind and solar make up 10% of the world’s electricity. Combined, they are the fourth-largest source of electricity after coal, gas, and hydro.

What is the share of wind and solar in Portugal?

The share of wind and solar in Portugal’s electricity production doubled between 2010 and 2022 to 35%. The global share of wind and solar is also rising constantly (+1.5 point in 2022), reaching 12.2% of the global power mix.