The Future is Here

Wind power is now the cheapest source of electricity in many regions worldwide – and the momentum is accelerating. Global installed capacity reached 1,299 GW by the end of 2025, with a record 165 GW added in 2025 alone (a 40% increase from 2024).

Wind now supplies approximately 7% of global electricity demand, and growth is accelerating at unprecedented pace. The global momentum is unmistakable:

• China leads decisively with 692 GW installed capacity, adding a staggering 120 GW in 2025 alone.
• India has emerged as the second-largest market for new installations, nearly doubling its annual capacity to 6.3 GW, whilst the USA continues steady expansion.

Across 138 countries, the wind sector is reshaping how the world generates power.

SA's Wind Opportunity

South Africa is perfectly positioned to capitalise on this global shift. The country boasts 22 operational wind power plants with a combined capacity of 2,020 MW, and the potential is far greater.

The government's Integrated Resources Plan (IRP2018) targets 11.4 GW of installed wind capacity by 2030 – representing 15.1% of South Africa's total power mix.

The fundamentals are compelling: excellent wind resources across multiple regions, abundant available land, and urgent energy demand. Wind energy isn't just viable in South Africa – it's essential.