A typical modern wind turbine can generate anywhere from 0. 5 to 5 megawatts (MW) of power per hour, but the actual amount varies considerably depending on factors like turbine size, wind speed, and site conditions. Bonn (WWEA) – 2025 marked a watershed moment for the global wind power sector. According to preliminary statistics released by the World Wind Energy Association (WWEA), the world added 169'014 Megawatts (MW) of new wind capacity – a 35% increase over 2024 – bringing total global installations to. This is a list of the most powerful wind turbines. This wide range demonstrates the complex interplay of variables affecting energy. A wind turbine that has generated one megawatt can power 300 homes every year, while most land turbines generate between one and five megawatts. In 2025, wind supplied about 2,700 TWh of electricity, which was over 8% of world electricity. This includes both onshore and offshore wind sources. Data source: Ember (2026); Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2025) – Learn more about this data Measured in terawatt-hours.