While some wind turbine manufacturers still have problems at present, the industry as a whole is unimpressed. New figures show that new orders have reached a record high - the energy transition continues to gain momentum.
According to a new analysis from Wood Mackenzie, global wind turbine orders hit a new record of 23.5 gigawatts in the first quarter of 2023. This represents a whopping 27 percent year-over-year increase, and shows that the energy transition is finally accelerating around the world.
As in previous quarters, activity is mainly driven by China, where new orders for 15.2 GW were received in the first quarter. "China continues to be the overwhelming driver of global activity,”