Taiwan Wind Power: Generation, Share and Trend
Taiwan generated 12.2 TWh of electricity from wind in 2025, 4.2% of its total, according to Ember. That made it the 25th largest wind power producer in 2025 of the 111 countries with Ember data, comparing each country's latest year. Wind supplied 8.5% of the world's electricity in 2025. These are annual statistics for 2025, with monthly figures through July 2026; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.
Key Facts
- Taiwan generated 12.2 TWh of electricity from wind in 2025.
- Wind supplied 4.2% of Taiwan's electricity in 2025.
- Taiwan was the 25th largest wind power producer in 2025 among the 111 countries with Ember data, comparing each country's latest year.
- Taiwan's wind generation in 2025 was 428% higher than in 2020, when it was 2.31 TWh.
- Taiwan's wind generation in 2025 was 703% higher than in 2015, when it was 1.52 TWh.
- 2025 was Taiwan's highest year for wind generation in Ember's records, which start in 1985.
- Taiwan's wind share in 2025 was below the world share of 8.5%.
- Taiwan had 4.52 GW of wind generating capacity in 2025.
Key Figures, 2025
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Wind generation | 12.2 TWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Share of Taiwan's electricity | 4.2% | 2025 · Ember |
| World share of wind | 8.5% | 2025 · Ember |
| Rank by wind generation (each country's latest year) | 25 of 111 | 2025 · Ember |
| Wind capacity | 4.52 GW | 2025 · Ember |
Wind Generation Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 1985 to 2025Annual statistics through 2025, TWh
| Year | Wind |
|---|---|
| 1985 | 0 TWh |
| 1986 | 0 TWh |
| 1987 | 0 TWh |
| 1988 | 0 TWh |
| 1989 | 0 TWh |
| 1990 | 0 TWh |
| 1991 | 0 TWh |
| 1992 | 0 TWh |
| 1993 | 0 TWh |
| 1994 | 0 TWh |
| 1995 | 0 TWh |
| 1996 | 0 TWh |
| 1997 | 0 TWh |
| 1998 | 0 TWh |
| 1999 | 0 TWh |
| 2000 | 0 TWh |
| 2001 | 10.0 GWh |
| 2002 | 20.0 GWh |
| 2003 | 20.0 GWh |
| 2004 | 20.0 GWh |
| 2005 | 90.0 GWh |
| 2006 | 280 GWh |
| 2007 | 440 GWh |
| 2008 | 590 GWh |
| 2009 | 790 GWh |
| 2010 | 1.03 TWh |
| 2011 | 1.49 TWh |
| 2012 | 1.41 TWh |
| 2013 | 1.64 TWh |
| 2014 | 1.50 TWh |
| 2015 | 1.52 TWh |
| 2016 | 1.46 TWh |
| 2017 | 1.72 TWh |
| 2018 | 1.71 TWh |
| 2019 | 1.89 TWh |
| 2020 | 2.31 TWh |
| 2021 | 2.27 TWh |
| 2022 | 3.58 TWh |
| 2023 | 6.24 TWh |
| 2024 | 10.5 TWh |
| 2025 | 12.2 TWh |
Annual statistics through 2025, % of generation
| Year | Taiwan | World |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 0.0% | n/a |
| 1986 | 0.0% | n/a |
| 1987 | 0.0% | n/a |
| 1988 | 0.0% | n/a |
| 1989 | 0.0% | n/a |
| 1990 | 0.0% | n/a |
| 1991 | 0.0% | n/a |
| 1992 | 0.0% | n/a |
| 1993 | 0.0% | n/a |
| 1994 | 0.0% | n/a |
| 1995 | 0.0% | n/a |
| 1996 | 0.0% | n/a |
| 1997 | 0.0% | n/a |
| 1998 | 0.0% | n/a |
| 1999 | 0.0% | n/a |
| 2000 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2001 | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2002 | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2003 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2004 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| 2005 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| 2006 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| 2007 | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| 2008 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| 2009 | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| 2010 | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| 2012 | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| 2013 | 0.7% | 2.7% |
| 2014 | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| 2015 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| 2016 | 0.6% | 3.9% |
| 2017 | 0.6% | 4.5% |
| 2018 | 0.6% | 4.8% |
| 2019 | 0.7% | 5.3% |
| 2020 | 0.8% | 6.0% |
| 2021 | 0.8% | 6.6% |
| 2022 | 1.2% | 7.3% |
| 2023 | 2.2% | 7.8% |
| 2024 | 3.6% | 8.1% |
| 2025 | 4.2% | 8.5% |
| Year | Generation | Share | World share | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12.2 TWh | 4.2% | 8.5% | 4.52 GW |
| 2024 | 10.5 TWh | 3.6% | 8.1% | 3.91 GW |
| 2023 | 6.24 TWh | 2.2% | 7.8% | 2.68 GW |
| 2022 | 3.58 TWh | 1.2% | 7.3% | 1.58 GW |
| 2021 | 2.27 TWh | 0.8% | 6.6% | 1.09 GW |
| 2020 | 2.31 TWh | 0.8% | 6.0% | 940 MW |
| 2019 | 1.89 TWh | 0.7% | 5.3% | 850 MW |
| 2018 | 1.71 TWh | 0.6% | 4.8% | 710 MW |
| 2017 | 1.72 TWh | 0.6% | 4.5% | 690 MW |
| 2016 | 1.46 TWh | 0.6% | 3.9% | 680 MW |
Full year by year history for Taiwan
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2025. World shares are Ember's World totals; ranks compare each country's latest year, which can differ between countries.
Wind Generation Month by Month
Ember monthly statistics through July 2026Monthly statistics through July 2026, TWh
| Month | Wind |
|---|---|
| 2024-08 | 330 GWh |
| 2024-09 | 890 GWh |
| 2024-10 | 1.23 TWh |
| 2024-11 | 1.44 TWh |
| 2024-12 | 1.90 TWh |
| 2025-01 | 1.46 TWh |
| 2025-02 | 1.49 TWh |
| 2025-03 | 1.50 TWh |
| 2025-04 | 720 GWh |
| 2025-05 | 610 GWh |
| 2025-06 | 440 GWh |
| 2025-07 | 690 GWh |
| 2025-08 | 390 GWh |
| 2025-09 | 160 GWh |
| 2025-10 | 980 GWh |
| 2025-11 | 1.83 TWh |
| 2025-12 | 1.93 TWh |
| 2026-01 | 1.89 TWh |
| 2026-02 | 1.16 TWh |
| 2026-03 | 1.34 TWh |
| 2026-04 | 790 GWh |
| 2026-05 | 860 GWh |
| 2026-06 | 670 GWh |
| 2026-07 | 660 GWh |
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of July 2026. Monthly figures for Taiwan can differ slightly from the annual totals.