WOW IMAGES OF WORLD WIND

Stunning wind energy photos from around the world
Zoe Casey, 2 March 2012 (European Wind Energy Association)

"In the run-up to Global Wind Day on 15 June – the annual day promoting the power of the wind around the world – photographers are invited to let their imaginations take the lead and show wind energy technology in a new way, in line with the competition title, “Wind in Mind”…[The competition is open until 6 May. Enter here]…

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"The six winners, who will receive a €1,000 Amazon voucher or one of five €250 vouchers, will be chosen by an expert jury and announced on Global Wind Day 15 June. All the winning pictures will be displayed outdoors in the EU area of Brussels…[and the first place] photo will also become part of an online professional photography collection, www.hardrainproject.com, and be published…"

Portugal (click to enlarge)

[Julian Scola, Communication Director, European Wind Energy Association (EWEA):] “Wind turbines are an icon: symbols of the fight against climate change, of sustainability, of our modern age. While some people noisily oppose wind turbines there are many others who love them and find them a graceful addition to our landscape”.

Canada (click to enlarge)

[Lauha Fried, Communications Director, Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC):] “Wind power is an essential source of clean energy in over 80 countries today…[In] this year’s edition…a winner will be chosen for each continent”.

Spain (click to enlarge)