Based on the data from 2013 to 2023, wind energy consumption in West Africa started at 0.001 Exajoules in 2013 and increased slightly to 0.007 Exajoules by 2023. The year-on-year variation shows an initial stagnation, significant surges in 2015 and 2020, and steady increments from 2021 to 2023. Notably, wind energy consumption grew by 16.67% between 2022 and 2023, reaching 0.007 Exajoules by 2023. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the past five years was 28.47%
Forecasted data suggests continued growth in wind energy adoption, with consumption expected to reach 0.01 Exajoules by 2028. The forecasted five-year CAGR is 7.39%, representing a total growth rate of 42.86% over these five years.
Future trends to watch for include potential technological advancements, government policies favoring renewable energy, and increased investments, which could accelerate wind energy adoption in West Africa.