The wind power market has received considerable attention and investment for over the current years as a consequence of the rising energy demand and climate change problems. The success of wind power now hinges on the performance and successful demonstrations of their technologies, and the availability of federal and states incentives.The present research service analyzed the global wind power markets along with the revenues and installed capacity forecasts. Supported by identifying the drivers and restraints, as well as challenges, facing these markets.

Definitions and Scope
The term 'wind turbine generator' (WTG) commonly denotes an electromechanical device that converts kinetic energy of the wind into electrical energy The WTG systems typically comprise components such as rotor blades, drive trains (generator with or without gearbox), towers, and other accessories that may include electrical systems such as transformers and power electronic equipment such as converters.

Segmentation based on Installation Location
- On Shore: Land-based systems that are either off-grid or grid connected and vary from 400 W to over 5 MW in system output capacity
- Off Shore: Systems deployed over bodies of water with output capacity over 1 MW. However hybrid wind energy systems of the range of 400 W to 2 KW, installed on oil platforms for back-up power have been categorized under onshore systems.

Segmentation based on Geographic Regions

Geographic Region Definitions
- North America: Canada and United States
- Europe: Western, Central and Eastern Europe
- Asia Pacific (APAC): Countries that are on the western border/rim of the Pacific Ocean, including those on the Indo-Chinese peninsula
- Rest-of-World (ROW): Regions not covered above, including Central and South America, the Caribbean Islands, Middle East, Central Asia and Africa

Segmentation Based on System Capacity
- Large Systems: Wind energy systems with an output capacity rating in the range of above 1000 kW are classified as large systems
- Medium Systems: Wind energy systems with an output capacity rating of above 500 kW to 1000 kW are classified as medium systems
- Small Systems: Wind energy systems with an output capacity rating of above 100 kW to 500 kW are classified as small systems
- Very Small Wind Energy Systems: Systems with an output capacity rating 100 kW or less used in both in off grid and grid based applications

Note: This research service does not cover very small and small. Only medium and large-scale wind energy systems are covered by this research service.

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