Wind energy generation in West Africa has shown a significant upward trend over the past decade, starting at 0.092 TWh in 2013 and reaching 0.67 TWh in 2023. From 2013 to 2015, wind energy grew rapidly, with notable year-on-year increases of 43.75% in 2013 and an impressive 94.62% in 2015. This growth stabilized in the following years with slower increases and even slight declines, such as a -1.1% decline in 2016. However, from 2018 onwards, the sector saw consistent growth, highlighted by an 80% increase in 2020. The past two years showed slower, but steady growth with an 11.42% increase from 2022 to 2023. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the last five years stands at 28.78%.
Looking forward, West Africa’s wind energy sector is projected to continue growing, with forecasts indicating a climb to 1.01 TWh by 2028. The forecasted CAGR from 2024 to 2028 is lower at 6.47%, suggesting a more mature but steady growth phase with an overall forecasted 5-year growth rate of 36.79%.
Future trends to watch include potential technological advancements, increased investments in wind energy infrastructure, and supportive government policies that could boost growth rates. Additionally, the region’s response to climate initiatives and energy sustainability goals could further impact wind energy development.
