This new assessment was released by the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC).
The current growth projections show the industry will deliver only 77 per cent of the installed capacity required by 2030 to maintain a viable pathway to net-zero emissions.
In 2024 117 gigawatts of new wind capacity were installed worldwide - a marginal increase from the 116.6 GW added in 2023.
Total global wind power capacity now stands at an impressive 1,136 GW.
The United States, Brazil, India and Germany rounded out the top five markets.
In 2024, China led the world in new wind installations, contributing of 79,824 megawatts (MW).
Uzbekistan, Egypt and Saudi Arabia emerged as the new leaders in wind energy adoption.
2024 marked a breakthrough year for the offshore wind, with 56.3 GW generated globally.