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Brazil stands out among the five largest countries in terms of installed wind power capacity, according to GWEC. However, expansion targets until 2030 are threatened by economic barriers and political instability.
The global sector of the energy wind power projects an average annual growth of 8,8% until 2030, according to the Global Wind Energy Report 2025, released by the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC). The expectation is that installed capacity will increase by 981 gigawatts (GW) over the decade.
Despite the promising scenario for the energy transition, the study warns of significant risks: political instability, combined with regulatory and economic barriers, threatens the achievement of the international target of tripling renewable energy generation by the end of the decade.
Global wind power growth driven by major economies
In 2024, wind energy registered 117 GW of new installed capacity, with 109 GW coming from onshore plants and 8 GW from projects offshore (offshore). The volume represents a slight increase compared to the 116 GW added in 2023.
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With this, the total accumulated global capacity reached 1.136 GW, reflecting the advancement of electrification as one of the main decarbonization strategies on the planet.
However, growth is uneven. China led the expansion with 79.824 MW, followed by the United States (4.058 MW), Germany (4.022 MW), India (3.420 MW) and Brazil (3.278 MW), which surpassed Spain in the global ranking.
Asia-Pacific saw growth of 7%, while Africa and the Middle East surprised with a 107% jump, driven mainly by the 794 MW installed in Egypt and 390 MW in Saudi Arabia.
Political instability compromises legal security and investments
Despite the advances in wind energy, GWEC warns that the current political environment could slow the investment needed to sustain this pace. Ben Backwell, CEO of GWEC, highlighted the challenges facing the sector.
“We are experiencing a more unstable political scenario, with ideological attacks on wind energy and the suspension of ongoing projects. This compromises the security of investments,” he said.
The tariff war that began under former US President Donald Trump also remains a significant obstacle, raising costs and putting pressure on the supply chain.
“The aggressive incitement of tariff wars further increases uncertainty in investment decisions. The full costs of these tariffs, both general and on commodities such as steel, have not yet been fully measured,” Backwell added.
Urgent actions to ensure a sustainable energy future
In order to achieve the global goal of tripling renewable generation capacity by 2030, GWEC advocates for stronger action by governments.
Among the recommendations are the creation of stable and predictable market structures, in addition to improving environmental licensing mechanisms, energy transmission and project auctions.
“Policymakers cannot take their eyes off the prize,” Backwell warned, highlighting the importance of free trade and international cooperation to maintain the attractiveness of the wind sector.
Brazil consolidates itself as a leader in wind energy
With 3.278 MW of new capacity added in 2024, Brazil consolidates itself as a leader in Latin America and is among the five countries that most expanded their wind base in the last year.
The position reinforces the country's potential as a protagonist in the energy transition, although progress also depends on political stability and regulatory security.
Wind energy continues to grow and is a key player in the fight against climate change. However, political instability and global trade conflicts continue to be major obstacles to achieving the goals.
The future of the sector will depend on the ability of global leaders to create an environment conducive to long-term investment — and, above all, to protect the sector from ideological and economic interference that could compromise its sustainable expansion.
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