The bar graph presents data on the amount of wind-generated energy, measured in megawatts, produced by four countries—Germany, India, Denmark, and the United States—at five-year intervals between 1985 and 2000, illustrating trends in renewable energy development.
Overall, wind energy production increased steadily across all four countries over the 15-year period. The United States consistently remained the largest producer, while India generated the least for most of the timeframe, despite showing marked growth by the end of the period.
Throughout most of the period, the United States maintained a clear lead in wind energy production. In 1985, it generated approximately 1,200 megawatts, rising to a peak of around 1,650 megawatts by 1990. This level remained relatively stable through to 2000, although Denmark’s rapid growth in the final years of the period narrowed the gap significantly. By 2000, U.S. production had slightly declined to about 1,500 megawatts.
India and Denmark began with nearly identical figures in 1985, at around 200 and 210 megawatts respectively, and both remained largely unchanged until 1995. However, after that point, Denmark experienced a sharp and sustained increase, reaching just over 1,600 megawatts by 2000. India also saw notable growth during the same period, finishing in third place with approximately 1,200 megawatts. In contrast, Germany demonstrated consistent, incremental growth throughout the timeframe, increasing its wind energy output by roughly 200 megawatts every five years—from 200 megawatts in 1985 to around 1,000 megawatts in 2000.