Global wind power expansion lags behind climate targets, report says

A new report reveals that the U.S., India, Russia and Japan are falling short of their commitments to triple wind power by 2030, posing a significant challenge to meeting global climate goals.

Ed Davey reports for The Associated Press.

In short:

• The report by Ember shows that global wind power is set to double by 2030, falling short of the tripling target set at the U.N. COP28 climate conference.
• The U.S. ranks worst in meeting its wind power targets, with a shortfall of 100 gigawatts, enough to power over 30 million homes.
• Brazil and Finland are among the few countries on track to exceed their wind energy goals, while countries like Russia and Japan have barely tapped into their wind potential.

Key quote:

"Governments are lacking ambition on wind, and especially onshore wind. Wind is not getting enough attention."

— Katye Altieri, electricity analyst at Ember

Why this matters:

The slow pace of wind power development undermines efforts to combat climate change and shift toward renewable energy. Countries failing to meet wind power targets risk missing out on crucial opportunities for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and ensuring a sustainable energy future.

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