World Wind Energy Report 2008

WWEA

2009

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Highlights of the World Wind Energy Report 2008: • Worldwide capacity reaches 121’188 MW, out of which 27’261 MW were added in 2008. • Wind energy continued its growth in 2008 at an increased rate of 29 %. • All wind turbines installed by the end of 2008 worldwide are generating 260 TWh per annum, equalling more than 1,5 % of the global electricity consumption. • The wind sector became a global job generator and has created 440’000 jobs worldwide. • The wind sector represented in 2008 a turnover of 40 billion €. • For the first time in more than a decade, the USA took over the number one position from Germany in terms of total installations. • China continues its role as the most dynamic wind market in the year 2008, more than doubling the installations for the third time in a row, with today more than 12 GW of wind turbines installed. • North America and Asia catch up in terms of new installations with Europe which shows stagnation. • Based on accelerated development and further improved policies, a global capacity of more than 1’500’000 MW is possible by the year 2020.

Energía eólica; Estadísticas; Nivel mundial;