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EUROPE LEADS WIND MARKET


source: www.ewea.org/documents/
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Europe


In recent years, wind power progress around the world has been impressive, with Europe leading the global market:
  • 1994–2003: the average annual market growth in Europe was around 30%;


  • Europe accounts for 73% of world wind power capacity, and for 66% of its growth during 2003.


  • 9 of the world’s 10 largest wind turbine manufacturers are based in Europe.


  • Within Europe, Germany is the clear market leader. Denmark and Spain have also continued to expand. On current form, the Spanish wind industry will continue to challenge Germany for the European crown.


  • Eight other members of the European Union – Austria, France, Greece, Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal, Sweden and the UK – now each have more than 200 MW installed, and have all effectively reached the take-off stage. Italy and the Netherlands have both pushed through the 900 MW barrier.
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