Onshore wind energy today offers one of the most economical sources of electricity in most countries across the world and is a major factor in driving a new era in a global energy transition.
Siemens Gamesa is a pioneer in the development and expansion of onshore wind, contributing to the fight for a greener and more sustainable planet. The technology behind onshore turbines has developed rapidly in recent years, helping to dramatically lower the cost of producing wind energy. Siemens Gamesa will continue its commitment to ensuring that onshore wind reaches its full potential and has a positive impact on local communities.
Having established itself as a relevant and expanding source of green electricity, the onshore industry must now look beyond its boundaries. For Siemens Gamesa and the industry, this means exploring ways to extract the maximum potential for wind through energy storage in order to enhance the dependability of this energy source. New innovations such as developments in the production of hydrogen or storage facilities will not only boost the potential of onshore wind but will help us decarbonize heavy industry and transport sectors.
By the end of 2024, global wind power capacity reached approximately 1,200 GW, with onshore wind accounting for about 1,100 GW. Between June 2023 and June 2024, the industry installed a record 123 GW of new capacity, marking a significant increase from previous years. Despite this progress, to limit global temperature rise to 1.5°C, the industry must triple its annual growth to at least 320 GW by 2030 to meet International climate targets.
Siemens Gamesa is determined to continue playing a crucial role in pushing onshore wind even further into the mainstream of energy sources in the coming decades by driving innovation and offering solutions adapted to each project to reduce the Levelized Cost of Energy (LcoE), ensuring long-term returns for our customers.
