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Installed wind power capacity - worldwide 2001-2017
Global cumulative installed wind power capacity from 2001 to 2017 (in megawatts)
This statistic represents the worldwide cumulative installed wind power capacity between 2001 and 2017. In 2017, it was estimated that the cumulative installed wind power capacity would reach approximately 539,291 megawatts globally. New installations of wind power capacity reached 52,552 megawatts in 2017.
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This statistic represents the worldwide cumulative installed wind power capacity between 2001 and 2017. In 2017, it was estimated that the cumulative installed wind power capacity would reach approximately 539,291 megawatts globally. New installations of wind power capacity reached 52,552 megawatts in 2017.
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- February 2018
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- Worldwide
- Survey time period
- 2001 to 2017
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The values for 2001 through 2013 are taken from previous editions.
Includes capacity both connected and not connected to the grid.
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- Worldwide
- Survey time period
- 2001 to 2017
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The values for 2001 through 2013 are taken from previous editions.
Includes capacity both connected and not connected to the grid.
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