China installed three times more wind capacity than the rest of the world combined last year, lifting wind’s share of electricity to 10%. Deserts and hilltops host endless turbine rows, while ultra‑high‑voltage lines deliver power to coastal factories. The state’s subsidy and import‑restriction policy also enabled the deepest offshore farm—45 miles off Yantai in 180‑foot water—solidifying its manufacturing lead.

In the United States, the Trump administration has allocated almost $2 billion to reimburse energy firms that abandoned offshore wind plans, and it has delayed routine military reviews on more than 150 projects. Officials cite national‑security concerns, but the slowdown leaves U.S. developers lagging as Chinese wind capacity expands. Critics argue the pause harms climate goals and jobs in states like New York and Massachusetts.

Export volumes surged, with EU shipments up 66% and Belt‑and‑Road deliveries rising 74% last year. Envision Energy now matches India’s Suzlon on its home market, while a deliberately weak renminbi keeps Chinese turbines cheaper abroad. The combined domestic build‑out and aggressive overseas sales lock China into the top spot of the global wind market.