Global Wind Installations Reach New High in 2023

19 Apr 2024 CW Team

According to recent data, global wind energy installations surged to a new high in 2023, indicating robust growth and increasing adoption of renewable energy sources. The report highlights significant investments and advancements in wind power technology, driving the expansion of clean energy generation across various regions.

In 2023, the global wind industry installed a record-breaking capacity of XX gigawatts (GW), surpassing previous years' figures and demonstrating the sector's resilience and momentum. This remarkable growth underscores the growing importance of wind energy in the transition towards a low-carbon future and the decarbonization of the global energy sector.

Several factors contributed to the record installations of wind energy capacity in 2023, including supportive government policies, declining costs of wind power generation, and technological innovations in turbine design and efficiency. These factors have enabled wind energy to emerge as a competitive and reliable source of electricity generation in many parts of the world.

Asia-Pacific emerged as a key driver of global wind installations in 2023, with significant contributions from countries such as China, India, and Australia. The region's expanding renewable energy market, coupled with ambitious clean energy targets, has propelled the rapid deployment of wind power projects across diverse landscapes.

The record-breaking wind installations in 2023 mark a significant milestone in the global energy transition towards sustainability and climate resilience. As countries continue to prioritise renewable energy deployment and accelerate efforts to mitigate climate change, wind power is expected to play an increasingly pivotal role in shaping the future of the global energy landscape.

Infrastructure Transport

01 Jun 2026

MMRDA advances 250 m on Orange Gate–Marine Drive tunnel

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has completed 250 m of underground tunnelling for the Orange Gate–Marine Drive Urban Road Tunnel using India’s largest slurry shield tunnel boring machine (TBM) deployed for an urban road project.The project involves twin tunnels extending over 7 km beneath critical transport corridors, including Central Railway, Western Railway and Metro Line 3. The work requires high-precision engineering to navigate densely developed urban infrastructure.Once completed, the tunnel is expected to reduce travel time between Orange Gate and Marin..

Hindustan Zinc Pays Rs 188.46 Billion in FY26

Hindustan Zinc contributed Rs 188.46 billion to the public exchequer in FY 2025-26, according to its 9th Tax Transparency Report. The contribution, equivalent to 46 per cent of the company’s revenue, included direct and indirect taxes, government royalties, dividends to the Government of India, withholding taxes and other statutory levies.The company’s five-year cumulative contribution to the exchequer stood at Rs 915.72 billion. In FY26, Hindustan Zinc reported revenue of Rs 408.44 billion, EBITDA of Rs 221.62 billion and profit after tax of Rs 138.32 billion. It also achieved its highest..

World of Concrete India 2026 Opens in Mumbai

Informa Markets in India will host the 12th edition of World of Concrete India 2026 from 3–5 June 2026 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai. The specialised B2B exhibition will bring together manufacturers, suppliers, contractors, developers, architects, consultants, infrastructure companies, project leaders and government stakeholders.The event is expected to feature over 350 brands and more than 18,000 trade professionals. It will cover concrete and cement, dry mortar, precast technologies, formwork, construction chemicals, industrial and commercial flooring, scaffolding, safety solutio..