Charts of the Day: China’s Wind Turbine Exports Jump
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Chinese manufacturers exported wind turbines with a total capacity of 5.19 gigawatts (GW) in 2024, a nearly 42% increase from the year before, with most going to countries involved in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
The top five destinations for turbine exports were Saudi Arabia, Uzbekistan, Brazil, Egypt and Kazakhstan, a report published last week by the Chinese Wind Energy Association (CWEA) showed. Only Brazil is not part of the BRI, a multibillion-dollar global infrastructure project led by Beijing.
Saudi Arabia was the No. 1 destination, receiving turbines with a total of 780 megawatts of capacity, 15% of the total exported last year. This marked a 186% increase from 2023, the first year the Middle Eastern country imported wind turbines from China, CWEA data showed.
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- Chinese wind turbine exports reached 5.19 GW in 2024, a 42% increase from the prior year, mainly to BRI countries.
- Saudi Arabia was the largest importer with 780 MW, a 186% increase from 2023.
- Goldwind and Envision were the top manufacturers, with China adding nearly 87 GW of new wind capacity last year.
- Goldwind Science & Technology Co. Ltd.
- Goldwind Science & Technology Co. Ltd. is a leading Chinese wind turbine manufacturer. In 2024, it exported nearly 2.48 GW of wind turbines, a 45% increase from the previous year. Domestically, Goldwind installed nearly 18.67 GW of wind power capacity, contributing to China's total addition of nearly 87 GW. The company's growth reflects its strong position in both domestic and international markets.
- Envision Group
- Envision Group is one of the top Chinese wind turbine manufacturers, contributing significantly to exports and newly installed domestic capacity. In 2024, it was among the two main producers of wind turbines exported from China, alongside Goldwind. Domestically, Envision installed 13.63 GW of wind power capacity in China last year.
- 2023：
- Saudi Arabia imported wind turbines from China for the first time.
- 2024：
- Chinese manufacturers exported wind turbines with a total capacity of 5.19 gigawatts, a 42% increase from the previous year.
- 2024：
- Saudi Arabia became the No. 1 destination for Chinese wind turbines, receiving 780 megawatts of capacity.
- As of 2024：
- Top five destinations (Saudi Arabia, Uzbekistan, Brazil, Egypt, and Kazakhstan) accounted for nearly 60% of all Chinese wind turbine exports.
- By 2024：
- China added nearly 87 GW of wind power capacity, surpassing the National Energy Administration's estimate of 79.82 GW.
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