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.

Equipment

12 Dec 2025

Schwing Stetter India Unveils New Innovations at Excon 2025

Schwing Stetter India unveiled more than 20 new machines at Excon 2025, marking one of its most significant showcases and introducing several India-first technologies to the construction equipment sector. The company launched the country’s first 56-metre boom pump designed and manufactured in India, the first fully electric truck mixer, the first CNG mixer variant and the first hybrid boom pump. Executives said the launch portfolio was engineered to support India’s move toward faster, greener and more vertically oriented infrastructure through advanced engineering, clean-energy solutions a..

SEPC Resolves Hindustan Copper Dispute, Wins Rs 725 Mn Order

Engineering, procurement and construction firm SEPC Ltd has recently settled a dispute with Hindustan Copper Ltd (HCL) and secured a mining infrastructure order valued at Rs 725 million from the state-owned company. SEPC informed the stock exchanges that it has executed a settlement deed with HCL, bringing closure to all inter-se claims and counterclaims arising from arbitration proceedings. As part of the settlement, SEPC will receive Rs 304.5 million as full and final payment, marking the resolution of all pending disputes between the two entities. The company also stated that Hindustan Co..

20% Ethanol Blending Cuts India’s CO2 Emissions by 73.6 Mn Tonnes

Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari recently said that India has reduced carbon dioxide emissions by 73.6 million metric tonnes due to the adoption of 20 per cent ethanol blending in petrol. He made the statement while replying to supplementary questions during the Question Hour in the Lok Sabha. Describing ethanol as a green fuel, the minister said it plays a key role in reducing pollution while also supporting higher incomes for farmers. He underlined that ethanol blending contributes both to environmental sustainability and rural economic growth. Nitin Gadkari also po..