Top 10: Wind Energy Projects
Ambitious government policies, technical advancements and increasing investor confidence are pushing wind energy to new heights around the world.
Wind farm projects are taking shape both onshore and offshore all over the world.
These projects are being scaled up to unprecedented sizes, pushing the boundaries of renewable energy technologies.
Wind farms are no longer just about generating power – creating jobs, stimulating local economies and fostering a sustainable future are just some of their benefits.
Energy Digital has ranked 10 of the top wind energy projects around the world.
10. Western Australia Wind Project
Developer: OX2
CEO: Paul Stormoen
Country: Australia
Capacity: 1 GW planned
In October 2024, OX2 acquired its first onshore wind power project in Australia located a few hours north of Perth.
The planned total capacity to be installed is 1 GW and the project will include a 100 MW battery energy storage system.
OX2 entered the Australian market in 2023 through its acquisition of solar energy developer ESCO Pacific.
Catherine Way, Director of Development at OX2 Australia, says: “With our track record as one of Europe’s largest developers of onshore wind, and the local expertise of our team here, I’m confident that OX2’s onshore wind business in Australia will thrive.”
9. Hai Long Offshore Wind Project
Developer: Hai Long Offshore Wind
CEO: Tim Kittelhake
Country: Taiwan, China
Capacity: 1 GW
The Hai Long Offshore Wind Project is owned and developed by Hai Long Offshore Wind, a consortium of Northland Power, Yushan Energy, Mitsui & Co. and Gentari.
Expected to be completed by 2027, the project is located around 45km off the Changhua coast and consists of two phases.
The consortium has committed to using Siemens Gamesa’s 14 MW offshore wind turbines at the 300 MW grid allocation of Hai Long 2A.
Tim Kittelhake, Hai Long’s CEO and Project Director, says: “We are thrilled to see the wind farm construction progressing on schedule.
“By 2025 and 2026, we aim to connect the farms to the grid and become the largest offshore wind project in Taiwan and the Asia-Pacific region, contributing significantly to Taiwan’s energy transition goals.”
8. Jaisalmer Wind Park
Developer: Suzlon Group
CEO: JP Chalasani
Country: India
Capacity: 1.6 GW
Commissioned in 2001, the Jaisalmer Wind Park contains Suzlon’s entire portfolio of wind turbines.
The project’s turbines range from Suzlon’s earliest 350 kW model to its 2.1 MW series.
It reached a capacity of 1 GW in 2012 and more turbines have been added since.
In 2015, Suzlon commissioned a 50.4 MW wind power turnkey project for Ostro Energy, owned by Actis, to provide electricity for more than 28,000 homes in the Jaisalmer Wind Park.
Ishwar Mangal, Chief Sales Officer at Suzlon Energy, said: “Clean energy solutions are fast becoming critical to the energy supply equation in India. We are delighted to extend India's wind energy footprint, drawing on our deep understanding of the energy sector.”
7. Muppandal Wind Farm
Developer: Tamil Nadu Energy Development Agency
Minister Responsible: V. Senthil Balaji, Minister for Electricity
Country: India
Capacity: 1.5 GW
The Muppandal Wind Farm has an installed capacity of 1.5GW, making it one of the largest operational onshore wind farms in the world.
The project was developed by the Tamil Nadu Energy Development Agency (TEDA), a government owned agency in the state of Tamil Nadu.
It was set up in 1984 with the objective of promoting renewable energy in the state.
The wind farm was commissioned in 1986 and uses turbines manufactured by Suzlon Energy, Vestas and Enercon.
6. Greater Changhua Offshore Wind Farms
Developer: Ørsted
CEO: Rasmus Errboe
Country: Taiwan, China
Capacity: 2.4 GW planned
This series of offshore wind farms are under construction off the coast of Changhua County, Taiwan.
The project was approved in 2018 and began construction in November 2019.
Greater Changhua 1 and 2a were inaugurated by Ørsted in 2024 with a total installed capacity of 900 MW
Mads Nipper, Ex-Group President and Ex-CEO at Ørsted, says: “Greater Changhua 1 and 2a are our first gigawatt-scale offshore wind farms outside of Europe. They’re also Taiwan’s first utility-scale far-shore wind farms and the largest of their kind in APAC, reaffirming Taiwan as the frontrunner in the region.
“We’re committed to creating a world that runs entirely on green energy and enabling long-term benefits to the economies and societies where we operate.”
5. Alta Wind Energy Centre
Developer: Terra-Gen Power
CEO: Jim Pagano
Country: USA
Capacity: 3 GW planned
Also known as Mojave Wind Farm, Alta Wind Energy Centre is located in Kern County, California.
The project was commissioned in 2010 and its initial phase, the Alta-Oak Creek Mojave Project, contains 150 wind turbines.
Terra-Gen commissioned 190 3 MW turbines from Vestas in 2010, the largest order the company had ever received for a single site.
The wind farm was acquired by NRG Yield in 2014.
"Terra-Gen is proud of its role in the development and construction of the Alta Wind Energy Center, the largest wind farm in North America," said Jim Pagano, CEO of Terra-Gen.
"We are excited to transact with NRG Yield, an industry leader in power and renewable generation."
4. Markbygden Wind Farm
Developers: Statkraft & Enercon
CEOs: Birgitte Ringstad Vartdal & Udo Bauer
Country: Sweden
Capacity: 4 GW planned
The Markbygden Wind Farm began construction in 2008 by developers Svevind and Enercon.
It has three phases encompassing 8 projects with a total of 500 turbines made by both Enercon and GE Vernova.
Svevind became part of leading Norwegian utility Statkraft in 2023 after founder Wolfgang Kropp’s team commissioned the project’s five hundredth wind turbine.
Jakob Norström, ex-CEO of Statkraft Sweden, said: “With his vision and his efforts, Wolfgang Kropp has not only managed to build a groundbreaking project for Scandinavia but has also built a team that will continue to make an important contribution to sustainable development for Sweden in the future.”
3. Hornsea Wind Farm
Developer: Ørsted
CEO: Rasmus Errboe
Country: UK
Capacity: 6 GW planned
Four offshore wind farms are being developed, constructed and operated by Ørsted as part of the Hornsea project.
Hornsea 1 and 2 are operational, with Hornsea 2 standing as the world’s largest offshore wind farm alone.
In 2024, The UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero awarded Ørsted contracts for difference for a 1,080 MW share of the Hornsea 3 Offshore Wind Farm, as well as a 2,400 MW CfD for Hornsea 4.
Duncan Clark, Senior Vice President and Head of UK & Ireland at Ørsted, said: “Offshore wind is key to the nation’s energy security and remains one of the most attractive forms of energy generation, offering low-cost, highly scalable electricity to UK bill payers.
“Ørsted and the wider industry stands ready to deliver with a substantial pipeline of developments.”
2. Dogger Bank Wind Farm
Developers: SSE Renewables & Equinor
CEOs: Stephen Wheeler & Anders Opedal
Country: UK
Capacity: 8.1 GW planned
Dogger Bank Wind Farm is being constructed around 125km off the east coast of Yorkshire, England.
GE Vernova’s Haliade-X offshore turbines are being used for the project – just one rotation of its blades generates enough energy to power an average home for two days.
The project has three phases of development confirmed, A, B and C, and a potential fourth phase is in the works that could have a capacity of 2GW.
Dogger Bank’s co-developers SSE and Equinor have established commercial terms of a proposed lease to progress Dogger Bank D, the potential fourth phase.
Halfdan Brustad, Equinor’s VP UK Renewables, said: “Dogger Bank, the world’s largest offshore wind farm, is a key example of what the offshore wind industry can offer, from security of electricity supply to economic growth and long-term jobs.”
1. Gansu Wind Farm
Developer: China Longyuan Power
CEO: Gong Yufei
Country: China
Capacity: 20 GW planned
The Gansu Wind Farm, also known as the Jiuquan Wind Power Base, is a group of large wind farms in China’s Gansu province.
It has a total generation capacity up to 10GW and is planned to reach 20GW with further expansions.
The project is one of six national wind power megaprojects approved by the Chinese government and began construction in 2009.
More than 20 developers are involved in the project including China Longyuan Power Group, Goldwind, Beyondsun and Gansu Guazhou Baofeng Wind Energy Development Co.
The wind farm sits in the Gobi Desert where there are regular high winds, however this is around 1,000 miles from high density cities that could be its biggest energy consumers.
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