China leads in wind power while Europe lags behind. China is emerging as a dominant player in global wind power generation, with manufacturers in the country supplying nearly 60% of installed wind turbines worldwide in 2022. The figures, compiled by the Brussels-based Global Wind Energy Council, indicate that China claims a dominant share of the … Continue reading Chinese manufacturers dominate wind power, occupying 60% of the global market for wind turbines
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Global Wind Energy Council statement on IRENA’s 2022 World Energy Transition Outlook
GWEC welcomes the rallying call in this year’s World Energy Transitions Outlook, published by IRENA today as a roadmap to reach a 1.5°C pathway and net zero by 2050. The report clearly outlines wind and solar leading the way to a more secure, resilient energy system which can meet our climate targets. Within this decade, … Continue reading Global Wind Energy Council statement on IRENA’s 2022 World Energy Transition Outlook
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Global Wind Energy Council launches wind industry’s COP27 campaign at Egypt’s West Bakr wind farm
The Global Wind Energy Council (‘GWEC’) today launched the wind industry’s journey to COP27 campaign at the new West Bakr wind farm in Egypt. Following the visit, the GWEC team will be meeting throughout the week with Egyptian authorities to plan how the wind industry can contribute to the crucial talks in Sharm-El-Sheikh in November. … Continue reading Global Wind Energy Council launches wind industry’s COP27 campaign at Egypt’s West Bakr wind farm
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Global Wind Energy Alliance and Global Solar Council announce Global Renewable Energy Alliance
A new renewable energy alliance between the wind energy and solar PV industries is calling on governments to implement energy transition action plans and cut red tape to meet Net Zero targets. A joint study by the Global Solar Council and the Global Wind Energy Council found that by 2030 there will be a 29% … Continue reading Global Wind Energy Alliance and Global Solar Council announce Global Renewable Energy Alliance
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Global Offshore Wind Energy Compact signed by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC)
GWEC and IRENA are delighted to announce a new UN Global Compact to advance SDG7 on sustainable energy for all, in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement on climate change. The agreement states that by 2030, IRENA and GWEC will work together to: Increase government ambition to achieve 380 GW of offshore wind … Continue reading Global Offshore Wind Energy Compact signed by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC)
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Sussex Energy Group forms partnership with Global Wind Energy Council to work on Energy Transition
The Sussex Energy Group (SEG) has established a unique partnership with the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC), the international trade association for the global wind industry. With this partnership, SEG has become the first university-based research group to form a partnership with GWEC to support the development of the wind sector and help the world … Continue reading Sussex Energy Group forms partnership with Global Wind Energy Council to work on Energy Transition
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Global Renewables Bodies Call on Mexico’s Government to Restore the Country’s Transition to Clean Energy
Today the leading global renewable energy bodies, The Global Wind Energy Council and The Global Solar Council, jointly called upon the government of Mexico to urgently restore the country’s transition away from expensive and polluting fossil fuels, and reset the course to a sustainable future based on competitive, clean renewable energy. A joint statement was … Continue reading Global Renewables Bodies Call on Mexico’s Government to Restore the Country’s Transition to Clean Energy
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2020 Wind Energy Auctions Database
The Global Wind Energy Council has released its quarterly update on the global wind auctions database, a key tool for the wind industry to stay updated on all the latest developments and business opportunities for markets around the world. Although the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted wind auctions globally, many countries have shown resilience in the … Continue reading 2020 Wind Energy Auctions Database
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Wind energy in Brazil is expected to have 24.2 GW by 2024
With 16 GW of wind power installed in the country, wind energy is expected to reach 24.2 GW in 2024, considering auctions already held and contracts signed for wind farm plants on the free market. Infovento 2019, a newsletter produced by the Brazilian Wind Energy Association and published on Monday, June 15, World Wind Day, … Continue reading Wind energy in Brazil is expected to have 24.2 GW by 2024
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Record 6.1 GW of new offshore wind energy capacity installed globally in 2019
The global offshore wind power industry installed a record 6.1 GW of new wind farm capacity in 2019, bringing total capacity to 29 GW. Europe remained the largest market for offshore wind turbines, accounting for 59 per cent of new installations in 2019, while the Asia-Pacific region accounted for the remaining 41 per cent. China … Continue reading Record 6.1 GW of new offshore wind energy capacity installed globally in 2019
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Jordan among leading countries in MENA region for wind power production
Jordan was ranked third after Egypt and Morocco in the MENA region in terms of wind energy production during the year 2019, according to a report recently published by the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC). According to the annual report, Jordan”s total wind energy production amounted to 190 megawatts (MW), placing it third in the … Continue reading Jordan among leading countries in MENA region for wind power production
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Americas install over 13.4 GW wind energy capacity in 2019, tripling the region’s total wind power capacity over past decade
North, Central, and South America and the Caribbean installed 13,427 MW of wind energy capacity in 2019, an increase of 12 per cent from 2018’s wind turbines installations. Total installed wind farm capacity in North, Central, and South America and the Caribbean is now over 148GW, thereby tripling the wind power capacity in the region … Continue reading Americas install over 13.4 GW wind energy capacity in 2019, tripling the region’s total wind power capacity over past decade
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What’s next for Global Wind Energy Council Asia?
By: Raveen Singh, Business Development and Events Operations Manager, Global Wind Energy Council Asia Before my role at GWEC Asia as a Business Development and Operations Manager. I held various posts with various commercial event company leading businesses of several renewable energy exhibitions in the South East Asia region. Since working at Global Wind Energy … Continue reading What’s next for Global Wind Energy Council Asia?
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RES4Africa Foundation and the Global Wind Energy Council sign MoU to forward Africa’s sustainable development
The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) and RES4Africa Foundation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to increase cooperation through joint initiatives and activities to support sustainable development for resilient economies and energy systems in Africa. GWEC and RES4Africa share a common vision that sustainable energy development is a crucial catalyst to empower and transform African … Continue reading RES4Africa Foundation and the Global Wind Energy Council sign MoU to forward Africa’s sustainable development
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The Growth of the Global Offshore Wind power Market Driven by Asia
Offshore wind energy is now contributing more and more to the growth of the wind industry and the energy transition globally. Since 2013, the wind turbines market has grown by an average of 21% each year, with more than 4 GW of new wind farm capacity installed each year in 2017 and 2018, making up … Continue reading The Growth of the Global Offshore Wind power Market Driven by Asia
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Global Gender Survey of the Wind Energy Industry
Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) announced today the launch of The Global Gender Survey of the Wind Industry which will provide new insights on the roles and representation of women in the wind sector. This survey is being conducted between the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the Women in Wind Global Leadership Program, which is co-organized by … Continue reading Global Gender Survey of the Wind Energy Industry
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China is the world’s largest wind power market
China is the world’s largest wind power market in both new and cumulative installations. In 2018, the country installed 20.2 GW of onshore wind energy and 1.6 GW of offshore wind farm, representing 44% and 37% of global market share respectively. The continued growth of this wind turbines market is mainly due to ambitious … Continue reading China is the world’s largest wind power market
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The Global Wind Energy Council welcomes ENERCON as a board level member
The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) is pleased to welcome ENERCON as its latest board level member. ENERCON has been one of the technology leaders in the wind power sector for more than 30 years, supplying over 50.398 GW of wind energy globally as of 2018. Ben Backwell, CEO of GWEC, said: “We are delighted … Continue reading The Global Wind Energy Council welcomes ENERCON as a board level member
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“Argentina Wind Power 2019”, the most important regional wind energy event
For the second consecutive year, “Argentina Wind Power 2019” will be held, the largest event in the country related to wind power, organized by La Nación, Global Wind Energy Council (Gwec) and the Argentine Wind Chamber. The exhibition and congress will be held on September 4 and 5, at the Argentine Catholic University, from 9 … Continue reading “Argentina Wind Power 2019”, the most important regional wind energy event
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The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) reports the loss of Steve Sawyer
It is with great regret that the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) reports the loss of Steve Sawyer, who was a founder of the organisation and General Secretary for almost 10 years. Steve passed away on 31 July after a short but intense struggle with cancer. Steve came into the wind industry after a courageous … Continue reading The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) reports the loss of Steve Sawyer
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