This season is key for the generation of wind energy, as the winds tend to be more persistent and regular. In addition, the combination of moderate temperatures and moving air favors the performance of wind turbines. Nationally, wind plant performance tends to be highest during the spring and lowest during the mid- to late. Wind is an inexhaustible source of energy, but its intensity and availability change throughout the year. 5 GW in 1997 to 1 131 GW by 2024 according to IRENA's data. Global wind power capacity now stands at over 743 GW. 2% of electricity in the United States. 6 TWh) produces more electricity from wind energy. Now, modern wind turbines use wind to generate over 12% of the world's electricity, with just over 743GW of wind power capacity worldwide. 1 billion tonnes of CO2 annually – equivalent to the annual carbon emissions of South America.