Number of countries using wind energy is growing rapidly

- WWEA’s Yearbook Wind Energy International 2011/2012 examines the status
of wind energy in almost 100 countries as well as emerging trends around
the world

Bonn - The number of countries using wind energy for electricity
generation increased in the first half of 2011 to 86. All wind turbines
installed worldwide have crossed 200 Gigawatt and can generate 430 TWh per
annum, equalling 2,5 % of the global electricity consumption.

These and many other figures of the wind energy market are published in
the 4th edition of WWEA’s international yearbook, Wind Energy
International 2011/2012, which has been released today.

The book is a culmination of reports from experts around the world. It
includes updated and complete information on the worldwide status of wind
energy by 76 country reports describing the wind energy situation in
almost 100 countries on all continents. Authors from these countries have
provided first-hand information in a comprehensive format.

In addition, the yearbook also incorporates 32 special reports
detailing policies, industrial trends, financing, grid integration,
offshore, small wind systems, community power, education, training &
capacity building.

With the accelerating switch of the worldwide energy system towards
more renewable energy, in particular wind power, Wind Energy International
2011/2012 is indispensable for all decision-makers in the industry,
amongst policy-makers and everybody involved in the energy and environment
sector. Best practices from around the world have been carefully analysed
and presented in the yearbook. These include successful feed-in tariff,
community power, financing developments that support the widespread
diffusion of wind energy.

More information is available at http://www.wwindea.org.

For journalists: A free book revision copy is available upon request.


About the World Wind Energy Association (WWEA):

WWEA is an international non-profit association embracing the wind sector
worldwide, with members in 100 countries. WWEA advises and influences
national governments and international organisations, enhances
international technology transfer, and provides a platform for the
communication of all wind energy actors worldwide.


Bonn, 08 July 2011


Publication and Reprint free of charge; please send a voucher copy to
World Wind Energy Association.


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