China is both a large exporter and major user of wind turbines.

China supplies many of the world’s wind turbines—10 of the top 15 suppliers were Chinese in 2024—and wind provided about 16% of China’s electricity after the country added 76 gigawatts of wind capacity in 2024.

An article examines a claim that China makes wind turbines mainly for export and does not use them itself. The reporting finds that Chinese firms both supply many turbines globally and deploy a large share of capacity at home. Ten of the top 15 global suppliers were Chinese in 2024, according to the Global Wind Energy Council. Data cited from the U.S. Energy Information Administration show wind accounted for about 16% of China’s power generation and that China added 76 gigawatts of wind capacity in 2024. Key facts: - Ten of the top 15 global wind-turbine suppliers were Chinese in 2024 (Global Wind Energy Council). - The article reports that about 94% of installed capacity was still in its home market. - Wind made up roughly 16% of China’s electric power generation (U.S. Energy Information Administration). - China added 76 gigawatts of wind capacity in 2024, as reported by the EIA. - The 76 gigawatts added in 2024 is described as roughly enough to power 66.5 million U.S. households for a year. Summary: The reporting shows China both supplies many turbines to international markets and deploys substantial wind capacity domestically. It highlights the country’s large manufacturing footprint alongside heavy home-market installation. Undetermined at this time.