Renewable energies are fundamental to ensure energy security, less environmental impacts and the sustainability of contemporary development in the World. Among of renewable energies, the wind energy has stood out in recent years. This article aims to presents the Wind energy evolution in the World and especially in Brazil in period 2009-2018. The methodology used was a literature review and data analysisof national and international agencies and entities of the area of energy. The verified results confirm that the experience with wind energy in the world and in Brazil are successful and tend to continue to develop well.