EurObserv'ER Wind Power Barometer Is Out

12.1 GW of new wind capacity installed in the EU in 2016

Main findings of the 2017 EurObserv'ER Wind Power Barometer The global installed wind base is up to 486.7 GW. China installed 23.3 GW of new capacity and is global leader with an installed 168.9 GW of capacity, followed by the USA with 8.2 GW of additions in 2016 and a wind power fleet of 82.2 GW. More than 52.2 GW of new capacity were installed in 2016 across the world compared to 64.4 GW in 2015. The European Union wind energy market held up rather well in 2016. The total installed capacity base of the European Union rose to 153.6 GW. The market thus stayed above the 12 GW threshold (12 068 MW). With a record year of 5 443 MW Germany alone accounted for 45% of new EU capacity. The Netherlands... ... More: Official Press Release EurObserv'ER

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