Global wind energy gains new momentum

A recent energy report has found as follows:

1. The world’s wind capacity had reached 336,327 MW by the end of June 2014. Of this, 17,613 MW were added in the first 6 months of this year. The increase is substantially higher than in the first halves of 2012 and 2013.

2. All the wind turbines installed by mid-2014 could create up to 4% of the world’s electricity demand.

3. Global wind capacity grew by 5.5% within 6 months. The annual growth rate in 2013 was lower.

Stefan Gsänger, WWEA Secretary General:

“It is encouraging to see that the world market for wind energy has gained new momentum in 2014. This is mainly due to the very positive development in several emerging economies such as China, Brazil or India. However, the stagnation or even slowdown of many OECD markets is a major matter of concern. If these countries do not intensify their efforts in wind power deployment, they may not only loose their technological leadership, but also miss their renewable energy targets. In this light, it is important to see that citizens are getting more and more the active and driving forces of a rapid switch towards renewables.”