Wind energy performance is currently a tale of two speeds across emerging markets, with South American nations like Chile and Peru showing dynamic growth while African development remains in its early stages. According to the authors of the newly released report, Brazil remains the regional leader in South America despite a sharp decline in new installations, whereas the entire African continent still possesses a relatively small share of global capacity.
The report states that “While Brazil continues to be the leader in South America, its market has lost significant momentum in 2025,” and highlights that in Africa, “the installed wind capacity is still rather modest” with South Africa being the only country in the global top 30.
This means that while some countries like Chile are rapidly expanding their wind farms, the overall progress in these regions is uneven. In South America, the biggest producer is slowing down, though smaller markets are hitting new milestones; in Africa, despite having great natural resources for wind, most countries have yet to build large-scale projects, with only a few nations currently leading the way.
The report “WWEA Annual Report 2025: Global Wind Power in 2025: Record Growth and Emerging Challenges” was published by the World Wind Energy Association in Bonn, Germany, in 2026. Prepared under the guidance of WWEA leadership, including President Dr. Irfan Mirza and Secretary General Stefan Gsänger, the document provides a comprehensive overview of global wind sector milestones and development hurdles.
