The declaration, which serves as a road map for the sector and governments, published within the scope of the 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31) to the United Nations (UN) Framework Convention on Climate Change, held in Antalya, hosted by Türkiye, was prepared to accelerate the growth of wind energy in line with global goals.
Prepared by the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) in cooperation with the Turkish Wind Energy Association (TÜREB), the "Global Wind Energy Declaration Powering the Future" will provide a comprehensive road map for scaling wind energy in the next 10 years.
The declaration brings together the sector's commitments and policy recommendations for governments to contribute to creating favorable conditions for new investments.
According to GWEC data, installed wind energy capacity worldwide has increased more than 20 times in the last 20 years, reaching 1299 gigawatts by the end of 2025.
The sector commissioned 165 gigawatts of new capacity last year. This capacity alone represents a size that can meet the electricity needs of approximately 118 million households.
The Global Wind Energy Declaration Powering the Future also includes GWEC's modeling showing that global wind energy capacity is on track to reach 2 terawatts by 2029 and 3 terawatts by 2035.
The declaration was prepared with the support of leading wind energy project developers, manufacturers and companies operating in different areas of the supply chain, as well as national and regional wind energy associations in Europe, Africa, America, Asia and the Pacific regions.
Within the scope of the declaration, "Five Basic Principles for Accelerated Development" were determined, which include the commitments of the sector and recommendations for governments.
Accordingly, the declaration covers the steps of ensuring policy predictability and creating project portfolios that enable investment, creating wind energy industries that strengthen regional economies, developing innovation, standards and sustainable supply chains, stronger integration of wind energy into energy system planning and unlocking the full potential of offshore wind energy.
GWEC CEO Ben Backwell, whose evaluation was included in the statement, said, "The transition to a clean, safe and affordable energy system starts with wind energy. By placing wind energy at the center of energy system planning, we can meet the increasing demand for clean, domestic and affordable energy in an economy where electrification is increasingly widespread. We can contribute to countries achieving their climate goals, supporting economic growth and protecting families, societies and businesses against future energy crises." he said.
Pointing out that the processes should be accelerated in the implementation of new wind energy projects, Backwell said:
"It means that we need to take serious steps to accelerate new wind energy projects. With the declaration, we put forward a road map that can increase wind energy capacity by 3 or even 4 times in 10 years. However, achieving global and national targets and growing wind energy at the speed demanded by governments can only be possible if the public and private sectors work together. For this, predictable policies must be created, clearer signals regarding future demand must be given, wind energy must be integrated more strongly into the electricity system, and problems in grid infrastructure, permit processes, financing and supply chains must be solved."
TÜREB President İbrahim Erden emphasized that wind energy is of strategic importance in terms of energy security, electrification and competitiveness of the industry and said:
"Wind energy can strengthen energy supply security, support electrification and increase the competitiveness of our industry. Türkiye's experience shows how valuable it is to combine the development of wind energy with a strong production infrastructure and international collaborations. Through this declaration, TÜREB and GWEC call for closer cooperation between governments, sector representatives and financial institutions. Our aim is to eliminate these obstacles encountered in implementation, strengthen local supply chains and provide lasting economic benefits to societies with affordable, clean electricity."
