Wind: Overview
Moving air, set going by the Sun
What this tile covers Air set moving by uneven solar heating of land, sea and atmosphere. Share of use 1.5% share of world energy supply (2024)Share of world total energy supply, 2024 (latest year where noted). Denominator is the Energy Institute Statistical Review 2025 total of 592.2 EJ (physical energy content method). Flows EI omits (traditional biomass via WBA, solar and geothermal heat, food energy) are set against the same 592.2 EJ, so shares sum to slightly more than 100%. Wind electricity 2,494 TWh = 8.98 EJ of 592.2 EJ (calculated; EI counts non-combustible renewables at gross electrical output). Source: Statistical Review of World Energy 2025 (74th edition), Energy Institute.
Key facts
| Origin | Indirect solar |
| Renewable | Yes |
Included from the reference tables
- Onshore, offshore and high-altitude wind
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