Compiled from a report by China Daily on March 13.
China’s wind power industry has reached a new milestone, with domestic turbine manufacturers now dominating the global market and underscoring the country’s growing influence in the clean energy transition.
For the first time, Chinese wind turbine makers occupy the top six positions in global market share rankings, according to the Global Wind Turbine Market Shares 2025 report released by energy research firm BloombergNEF.
The shift highlights how China’s vast domestic renewable energy market is reshaping the global wind power supply chain and strengthening the competitive position of Chinese manufacturers.
Record Global Wind Expansion
Global wind capacity additions reached 169 gigawatts in 2025, the highest level on record and a 38 percent increase year-on-year, the report said.
A major driver of this growth was China’s onshore wind sector, which experienced another year of rapid expansion.
China also became the first country in the world to install more than 100 gigawatts of wind capacity in a single year, reflecting the scale of its renewable energy deployment.
Industry analysts say the country’s strong policy support and massive domestic demand have helped create a uniquely large and competitive wind power ecosystem.
Domestic Market Fuels Global Competitiveness
Over the past decade, wind power installations have increasingly concentrated in China, giving domestic manufacturers a powerful testing ground to scale production, improve technology and reduce costs.
Cristian Dinca, wind analyst at BloombergNEF and lead author of the report, noted that Chinese turbine makers have consistently ranked among the global leaders and benefited significantly from the surge in domestic installations in 2025.
The country’s large project pipeline has allowed manufacturers to rapidly expand manufacturing capacity while accelerating product innovation.
As a result, Chinese companies are now exporting turbines and components to a growing number of international markets.
China’s Rising Role in the Global Clean Energy Supply Chain
The dominance of Chinese turbine manufacturers reflects a broader trend in the global energy transition: the increasing centrality of China in renewable energy manufacturing.
China already plays a major role in the production of solar panels, batteries and electric vehicles, and wind power is becoming another sector where Chinese firms hold a growing competitive edge.
The country’s integrated industrial ecosystem — including steel production, advanced manufacturing, logistics networks and supply chain depth — provides a strong foundation for scaling renewable energy technologies.
As global demand for clean energy accelerates, Chinese wind equipment makers are expected to remain key suppliers for both domestic projects and international markets.
Wind Power at the Center of China’s Energy Strategy
China’s rapid wind power expansion is also part of a broader effort to transform its energy system and reduce carbon emissions.
Large-scale deployment of renewable energy, including wind and solar, has become a cornerstone of the country’s long-term energy transition strategy.
With installation volumes continuing to grow and technology costs falling, wind power is expected to remain one of the most important pillars of China’s clean energy expansion.
At the same time, the global wind industry is likely to become increasingly shaped by Chinese manufacturers, whose scale and cost advantages are redefining competition in the sector.