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China's share of global wind turbine market reaches nearly 80%

Nikkei Asia · last updated
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China’s share of global wind turbine market reaches nearly 80%

Manufacturers tap demand at home, Africa and Southeast Asia

The adoption of wind power continues to grow around the world. (Photo obtained by Nikkei)

TOKYO — Chinese companies accounted for 79% of the wind turbines installed worldwide last year, up 6 percentage points, spurred by demand at home, as well as in other parts of Asia and Africa.