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World Wind World Report 2012 launched |
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Thursday, 16 May 2013 |
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WWEA presents World Wind Energy Report 2012:
100 Countries are using Wind Energy today - Iceland as 100th Wind Power Country
Bonn, 16 May 2013 (WWEA) – The World Wind Energy Association has today launched the World Wind Energy Report 2012.
Executive Summary and Key Conclusions:
• The worldwide wind capacity reached 282’275 Megawatt, out of which 44’609 Megawatt were added in 2012, more than ever before.
• Wind power showed a growth rate of 19,2 %, the lowest rate in more than a decade.
• All wind turbines installed by the end of 2012 worldwide can provide 580 Terawatthours per annum, more than 3 % of the global electricity demand.
• The wind sector in 2012 had a turnover of 60 billion Euro/75 billion USD.
• Altogether, 100 countries and regions used wind power for electricity generation; Iceland has become the 100th country that is using wind power.
• China and USA both installed around 13 Gigawatt of new wind turbines; USA added most of it in second half of the year in a rush to avoid the anticipated PTC expiration.
• Continents:
o Asia accounted for the largest share of new installations (36,3 %), followed b North America (31,3 %) and Europe (27,5 %). Latin America stood for 3.9 % and Australia/Oceania for 0,8 %. Africa (0,2 %) is still a tiny wind market.
o Latin America and Eastern Europe continue to be the most dynamic world regions while Africa showed stagnation, with only Tunisia and Ethiopia installing new wind farms.
• Asia:
o China continued to be the by far largest Asian market and added 13 Gigawatt, however, significantly less than in the previous year.
o India was again the third largest market for new wind turbines worldwide, adding 2,5 GW. The third largest Asian wind market, Japan, still grew very slowly and installed less than newcomer Pakistan.
• North America:
o The US market set a new record and became the world’s largest market for new wind turbines, adding 13 GW.
o The Canadian market slowed down and grew below the global average.
• Europe:
o Germany continued its role as the largest and most stable market in Europewith 31 GW, followed by Spain with 22,8 GW.
o UK took over the position as second largest European market for new turbines from Spain which installed even less than Italy.
o Italy, France and the UK continued to be the medium-sized markets, with total capacity between 7,5 and 8,5 GW. Poland, Romania and Sweden became major markets for new turbines.
• The share of offshore wind in the overall capacity increased to 1,9 %, after 1,5 % in 2011.
• Policy uncertainties in major markets represent a major barrier for wind penetration.
• WWEA expects a global capacity of more than 500’000 Megawatt by the year 2016. Around 1’000’000 Megawatt are possible by the year 2020.
100th Wind Power Country Iceland
The Energy Sector in Iceland: 100 % Power from Renewables
Due to its abundant natural hydro- and geothermal resources, Iceland generates already today 100% of its electricity using renewable resources, with about 70% coming from hydropower and 30% from geothermal power. Most of the plants are operated by the company Landsvirkjun which is owned by the Icelandic state and is the main supplier of electricity in Iceland.
Iceland enjoys a unique position with about 85% of total primary energy consumption coming from renewable energy sources generated domestically. In 2011, geothermal energy provided about 66 % of primary energy (mainly for heating), the share of hydropower was 19% and fossil fuels (mainly oil) 15% for the transport sector and the fishing fleet. End of 2012, the country installed its first wind turbines with a capacity of 1,8 MW.
Hörður Arnarson, CEO of the Icelandic utility Landsvirkjun: “It is entirely possible that wind energy could become the third pillar in Landsvirkjun’s operations in the future, adding to the list of renewable sources already utilised by Landsvirkjun, such as geothermal and hydroelectric power. It will be interesting to see how wind power in Iceland can be utilised in conjunction with hydropower as the flexibility of hydroelectric power could in fact increase the value of wind power.”
Download the report as PDF here
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WWEC2013: Programme available |
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Tuesday, 30 April 2013 |
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12th World Wind Energy Conference & Exhibition
Havana, Cuba, 3-5 June 2013
www.wwec2013.net
Full WWEC2013 Programme Available
Bonn/Havana, 30 April 2013 – The forthcoming 12th World Wind Energy Conference & Exhibition "Opening Doors for Caribbean Winds" will become the biggest renewable energy event ever held in Central America. More than 500 experts from 40 countries are expected to attend WWEC2013, amongst them top wind and renewable energy experts from all over the world.
The programme of the WWEC2013, as prepared by the WWEC2013 International Programme Committee, has been published: 300 speakers will present all important aspects of wind power utilization in 45 sessions. The full conference programme is available on the conference website.
Many high-level representatives and leading experts from governments, international organizations, industry and non-governmental organizations have confirmed their participation, amongst them:
- Alfredo López Valdés, Minister of Energy and Mines, Cuba
- Rodolfo Alarcón Ortiz, Minister of Higher Education, Cuba
- Zorana Mihajlovic, Minister of Energy, Development and Environmental Protection of Serbia
- Jero Wacik, Minister of Energy and Mineral Resource of Republic of Indonesia
- Liu Qi, Deputy Director of China National Energy Administration
- Kai Bethke, Head of the Regional Office of United Nations for Industrial Development UNIDO
- Hugo Lucas, International Renewable Energy Agency, IRENA
- Victorio Oxilia Dávalos, Executive Secretary OLADE
- Leandro Alves, Energy Division Chief, Interamerican Development Bank
- Prof. He Dexin, President WWEA
- Alicia Alonso Becerra, Rector of Higher Polytechnic Institute Jose A. Echeverría, CUJAE
- Dr. Franz Alt, journalist, Germany
- Andress Appolon, Director, Electricited’Haití
- Prof. Dr. José Etcheverry, York University, Canada
- Christopher Flavin, World Watch Institute, USA
- Stefan Gsaenger, Secretary General. WWEA
- Luis C.A. Gutiérrez-Negrín, Board Member, International Geothermal Association, Mexico
- Dr. Tetsu Iida, Director ISEP, Japan
- Dr. Anil Kane, Chairman InWEA, Emeritus President WWEA
- Tracy Lane, Director, International Hydropower Association
- Dr. Preben Maegaard, Director Folkecenter, Denmark
- Prof. Dr. Conrado Moreno, CETER, Cuba
- Prof. Dr. Monica Oliphant, University of South Australia
- David Renné, President, International Solar Energy Society, USA
- Stefan Schurig, Director, World Future Council
- Brain Wilson, Havana Energy Project, United Kingdom
Join the World of Wind Energy in Havana!
More information about WWEC2013: www.wwec2013.net
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WWEA Bulletin Issue 1 - 2013 |
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Monday, 29 April 2013 |
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WWEA releases 2013 Small Wind World Report Update |
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Thursday, 21 March 2013 |
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WWEA releases the 2013 Small Wind World Report Update
- World market for small wind turbines sees dynamic growth and total capacity reaches 576 MW, 27 % more than in the previous year
- More than 330 manufacturers of small wind turbines can be found in 40 countries all over the world
- More supportive policies could boost the small wind market
 Husum/Bonn, 21 March 2013 (WWEA) – On the occasion of
the 4th World Summit for Small Wind during the New Energy fair in Husum
(Germany), WWEA released today the 2013 Small Wind World Report Update.
The total number of small wind turbines installed all over the world
reached 730'000 units as of the end of 2011 after 656'000 units in 2010, after 521'000 in 2009 and
460'000 in 2008. These small wind turbines represent a total capacity of
around 576 MW (end of 2011), compared with a total capacity of 240 GW
of large wind turbines.
The largest share of the small wind turbines can be found in two
countries, China (500'000 units/225 MW) and the USA (151'000 units/198
MW), followed by the medium sized markets with 2-22'000 installed units
and 5-50 MW total capacity: UK, Canada, Germany, Spain, Poland, Japan
and Italy.
In 2020, WWEA expects that the total installed small wind capacity
will reach 5 GW. The market for new small wind turbines will have a volume of
around 1 GW in the year 2020.
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Friday, 14 December 2012 |
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Wind Power Status in Russia and the CIS Countries
Regional Wind Power Market and Potential
Bonn (WWEA), 14 December 2012 - The World Wind Energy Association has published a new report about the status of wind power in Russia and all CIS countries. The CIS countries are representing a world region with huge wind potentials, but where so far wind energy plays only a marginal role: The total wind installations have only reached 178 MW, a very small share of the global wind capacity of 254’000 MW (as of June 2012).
The CIS Report highlights the huge economic and social potentials and provides a comprehensive overview of the situation in the CIS countries. It aims at contributing to kick-start the deployment of wind technology in the region by providing information and by raising awareness amongst decision-makers from within and outside the region, amongst governments, industry as well as academia.
The full CIS Report includes the following chapters:
The Commonwealth of Independent States: An Overview
Assessment of Regional Wind Potential
Country Reports:
Armenia - Azerbaijan - Belarus
Georgia - Kazakhstan - Kyrgyzstan
Moldova - Russia - Tajikistan - Turkmenistan
Ukraine - Uzbekistan
Analysis: Common Trends, Shared Problems Recommendations: Paving the Way to Sustainable Energy Supply
Conclusion
The full version of the CIS Report has 155 pages (e-version) and can be ordered for 80 € / 60 € (for WWEA members) at the WWEA online bookshop.
A summary of the report, without the country reports, can be viewed here for free.
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