The world will need 532,000 new wind technicians by 2028 to meet the increasing demand for onshore and offshore wind, according to the Global Wind Workforce Outlook, a new report from the Global Wind Energy Council and Global Wind Organisation. The report finds that 40% of those roles will need to be filled by new … Continue reading More than 500,000 new wind technicians needed by 2028 if industry it to meet global wind energy ambitions, new report from GWEC and GWO finds
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Building the Asia Pacific Wind Energy Supply Chain for a 1.5°C World
The Asia Pacific (APAC) region possesses some of the most attractive onshore and offshore wind resource globally and could play a pivotal role in the global energy transition. Within the decade, onshore wind capacity could more than double to 1,084 GW. For offshore wind, more than 122 GW of new capacity could come online by … Continue reading Building the Asia Pacific Wind Energy Supply Chain for a 1.5°C World
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GWEC Report Outlines Crucial Next Steps for Vietnam to Scale Investment and Achieve Offshore Wind Targets
Today, the Global Wind Energy Council presented its report on the competitive procurement of offshore wind projects in Vietnam to Deputy Minister Nguyen Hoang Long from the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) at the ministry’s office in Ha Noi. The GWEC report entitled “Vietnam Offshore Wind Competitive Investor Selection Study” aims to share the … Continue reading GWEC Report Outlines Crucial Next Steps for Vietnam to Scale Investment and Achieve Offshore Wind Targets
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Global Wind Industry and Japanese Government Chart Course for Accelerated Offshore Wind Growth
As momentum builds in Japan’s offshore wind energy sector, government leaders, industry figures, and civil society groups came together for a roundtable on accelerating sector progress, jointly convened by the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) and Ocean Energy Pathway (OEP). This roundtable featured 65 participants from government, representing the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry … Continue reading Global Wind Industry and Japanese Government Chart Course for Accelerated Offshore Wind Growth
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GWEC India Appoints Suzlon’s Girish Tanti as New Chair
As Global Wind Day is celebrated across the world, GWEC India is delighted to announce Mr. Girish Tanti, Vice-Chairman of Suzlon Group, has been appointed as the Chair. The position plays a key role in driving GWEC India’s work with national and state government’s that assist government and industry’s efforts for building the right momentum … Continue reading GWEC India Appoints Suzlon’s Girish Tanti as New Chair
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Suzlon Group’s Girish Tanti elected to Vice-Chair of the Board of Global Wind Energy Council
Wind Industry veteran Tanti restates his commitment to driving the tripling of renewables to power a net-zero future. Girish Tanti, Vice Chairman of the Suzlon Group, has been elected Vice-Chair of the Global Wind Energy Council at the annual board meeting, held in Abu Dhabi this year. With nearly 30 years of global renewables business … Continue reading Suzlon Group’s Girish Tanti elected to Vice-Chair of the Board of Global Wind Energy Council
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Record year for wind energy shows momentum but highlights need for policy-driven action
The global wind industry installed a record 117GW of new capacity in 2023, making it the best year ever for new wind energy. Despite a turbulent political and macroeconomic environment, the wind industry is entering a new era of accelerated growth driven by increased political ambition, manifested in the historic COP28 adoption of a target … Continue reading Record year for wind energy shows momentum but highlights need for policy-driven action
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GWEC statement on fostering a fair, open, and transparent trade environment for global wind energy
The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC), the representative voice for the global wind industry, notes the announcement from the European Commission on 9 April that it will launch an enquiry into Chinese turbine suppliers under the new Foreign Subsidies Regulation. It is not a matter for GWEC to comment on any ongoing enquiry under the … Continue reading GWEC statement on fostering a fair, open, and transparent trade environment for global wind energy
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Annual Wind Workforce Outlook highlights huge global demand for new wind technicians by 2027
New figures clarify the workforce challenge facing the global wind industry with nearly 600,000 technicians needed during the next five years – with more than 240,000 of these roles new recruits to the industry. The Global Wind Organisation (GWO) and Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) have published their latest joint report forecasting the numbers of … Continue reading Annual Wind Workforce Outlook highlights huge global demand for new wind technicians by 2027
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IRENA/GWEC report identifies key permitting reforms that unlock offshore wind’s potential and accelerate the energy transition
A new report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC), as an outcome of IRENA’s Collaborative Framework on Ocean Energy and Offshore Renewables, has identified eight key permitting reforms that would play a crucial role in delivering the rapid acceleration of renewable energy installations the world needs to … Continue reading IRENA/GWEC report identifies key permitting reforms that unlock offshore wind’s potential and accelerate the energy transition
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Roberta Cox announced as the new Policy Director, Brazil at the Global Wind Energy Council
The executive will facilitate dialogue between the wind energy industry, government and communities in support of the offshore wind development in the country. The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) is delighted to announce an important new hire to its team in Brazil, with Roberta Cox starting as the new Policy Director. With a solid knowledge … Continue reading Roberta Cox announced as the new Policy Director, Brazil at the Global Wind Energy Council
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Corio CEO Jonathan Cole appointed new GWEC Chairman
Seasoned executive pledges to lead wind industry to next era of growth as installations reach 1TW. Jonathan Cole has been named as the new chairman of the Global Wind Energy Council, the organisation that represents the global wind energy industry. Cole, Corio Generation’s Chief Executive Officer, was appointed to the position by a unanimous vote … Continue reading Corio CEO Jonathan Cole appointed new GWEC Chairman
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Anticipation of Wind Energy Growth Across Africa
The Global Wind Energy Council and EnergyNet, the organisers of the Africa Energy Forum, have entered into a partnership that offers Africa’s wind energy industry a crucial platform to advocate for the technology as part of Africa’s present and future energy mix. As such, GWEC’s Africa WindPower initiative, supported by GET.invest, has been made the … Continue reading Anticipation of Wind Energy Growth Across Africa
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Policymakers must act now to avoid supply chain challenges stalling record years of new wind energy capacity
The wind industry can expect record installations in both onshore and offshore markets by 2025 with 680 GW of new capacity expected by 2027. Policymakers need to act now to avoid a supply chain bottleneck stalling the deployment of wind energy from 2026. Those supply chain challenges could imperil hopes of the world reaching key … Continue reading Policymakers must act now to avoid supply chain challenges stalling record years of new wind energy capacity
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Women in Wind Global Leadership Program welcomes biggest intake ever for fifth year
The Global Wind Energy Council (‘GWEC’) and the Global Women’s Network for the Energy Transition (‘GWNET’) are delighted to launch this year’s Women in Wind Global Leadership Program. This year’s program will be the biggest yet with at least 23 participants, from 13 countries. Having started in 2019 with an initial group of eight mentees, … Continue reading Women in Wind Global Leadership Program welcomes biggest intake ever for fifth year
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Vietnam Wind Power 2022
Vietnam has some of the best wind resources globally. The Power Development Plan 8 (PDP 8), currently in draft form, has targets of 7 GW of offshore wind and 21 GW of onshore wind by 2030. The wind industry is ready and able to deliver on these targets and help Vietnam increase its energy security, … Continue reading Vietnam Wind Power 2022
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An open letter from the global wind energy industry to G20 and world leaders
Ahead of the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting in Washington on 12-13 October 2022, this letter has been sent to all G20 Heads of State and selected world leaders. We, representing the leading companies in the global wind energy industry, recognise the efforts of the G20, under the Presidency of Indonesia … Continue reading An open letter from the global wind energy industry to G20 and world leaders
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Wind energy could help India add 23.7 GW of clean capacity by 2026
The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) and MEC Intelligence (MEC+) have today launched “Renewing wind growth to power the energy transition: India Wind Energy Market Outlook 2026”. This third annual edition looking at the wind energy outlook in India highlights wind energy’s critical link to India’s green energy transition. The outlook suggests that the country … Continue reading Wind energy could help India add 23.7 GW of clean capacity by 2026
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Wind energy industry charts path out of energy crises with action plan for world leaders
Global Wind Energy Council (‘GWEC’) publishes an action plan for policymakers to steer a way out of the current energy and climate change crises. The five-point plan, Accelerating renewables to achieve energy security, affordability and climate action, addresses the need to restore order to energy markets while meeting climate goals and creating a secure, stable … Continue reading Wind energy industry charts path out of energy crises with action plan for world leaders
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Record figure for wind turbine installation in 2021
Some 30 wind turbine manufacturers installed 104.7 gigawatts (GW) of new wind power capacity in 2021, a record for that year.According to a report by the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC), this figure corresponds to the assembly of 29,234 wind turbines around the world last year. Medium-speed wind turbines are gaining in popularity, the data … Continue reading Record figure for wind turbine installation in 2021
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