Fact Sheets 2025
Emission Impacts of Wind Power
Wind energy displaces fuel consumed in other power plants and thereby emissions from electricity generation will be reduced. As wind energy also increases balancing needs, it leads to less efficient use of other power plants as they cycle up and down to balance the system. However, studies show that emissions due to increased cycling of power plants are small compared to the benefits of reducing their overall generation and fuel use. In future, wind will also reduce emissions in other energy sectors due to electrification.
