World Wind Numbers Reach New Highs
Wind Power Capacity Reaches 539 GW, 52,6 GW Added In 2017
February 12, 2018 (World Wind Energy Association)
Global installed wind capacity at the end of 2017 was 539,291 MW and 52,552 MW were added during the year, according to preliminary World Wind Energy Association (WWEA) data. The 2017 total is more than the 51,402 MW added in 2016 and the third biggest growth ever. The year on year growth of 10.8 % was, however, the lowest growth in this century. Wind’s total installed capacity is equal to over 5% of world electricity demand. Denmark set a new world record by getting 43% of its electricity from wind in 2017. China remained the biggest market, building 19,000 MW. The U.S. added 6,800 MW and reached a cumulative 89,000 MW. Germany added 6,100 MW to reach 56,000 MW overall. click here for more
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