China's share of global wind turbine market reaches nearly 80%

EnergyManufacturers tap demand at home, Africa and Southeast AsiaThe adoption of wind power continues to grow around the world. (Photo obtained by Nikkei)KANA MATSUKAWAJuly 19, 2026 02:23 JSTTOKYO -- Chinese companies accounted for 79% of the wind turbines installed worldwide last year, up 6 percentage points, spurred by demand at home, as well as in other parts of Asia and Africa.