Installed capacity worldwide amounts to approximately 94 000 MW. Germany is the largest market, with installed capacity 22 247 MW, with USA on the second position with 16 818 MW. The third place in terms of installed capacity belongs to Spain, with 15 145 MW.
Growth rates in wind energy are impressive. In 2006 in the United States alone 5244 MW were installed; in Germany more 1667 MW, in Spain 3522 MW, and in China 3449 MW.