Global warming driving 'significant swings' in wind power output

Wind power capacity factor saw swings of over 15% in many regions in 2023, finds research led by the UN, EU and International Renewable Energy Agency

Wind output is affected by climate change, the study finds. — Wind output is affected by climate change, the study finds.Photo: BRANDON BELL/Getty

Cosmo Sanderson

Journalist

Published 4 March 2025, 11:00Updated 4 March 2025, 11:00

Irena World Meteorological Organization Copernicus Climate Change Service Europe Asia-Pacific