World adds 54.6GW of wind in 2016 as China growth slows: GWEC

The world installed 54.6GW of wind capacity in 2016 as new additions were dragged down by slower growth in China, said the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC).

Last year’s global installation figure – down from 63.5GW in 2015 – includes 23.3GW of new Chinese wind, down from 30GW the year before.

GWEC secretary general Steve Sawyer said: "Wind power continues to grow in double digits, but we can't expect the industry to set a new record every single year.”