Manya Rathore
Research expert covering India
Wind energy in Latin America - statistics & facts
Humankind has harvested wind energy for different purposes throughout history, from the propulsion of sailing ships to the use of windmills to pump water or grind grain. But it was not until the second half of the 20th century that large wind turbines began to be developed to generate electricity. Today, wind power is considered one of the main renewable energy sources, with an installed capacity continually growing worldwide. In Latin America, the industry has followed the same global upward trend, with the installed capacity reaching over 44.7 gigawatts in 2022. Despite the progress made in recent years, the region still accounts for slightly over five percent of the global wind capacity, with an extensive potential still to be explored.
