News Release from WindEurope
Wind Industry Profile of
01/18/2010
EWEA - European offshore wind power market grew 54% in 2009
In 2009, a total of eight new wind farms consisting of 199 offshore wind turbines, with a combined power generating capacity of 577 MW, were connected to the grid in Europe. This represents a growth rate of 54% compared to the 373 MW installed during 2008.
For 2010, the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) expects the completion of 10 additional European offshore wind farms, adding 1,000 MW and equivalent to market growth of 75% compared to 2009.
For more information please contact Paolo Berrino at paolo.berrino@ewea.org
For 2010, the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) expects the completion of 10 additional European offshore wind farms, adding 1,000 MW and equivalent to market growth of 75% compared to 2009.
For more information please contact Paolo Berrino at paolo.berrino@ewea.org
- Source:
- European Wind Energy Association
- Author:
- Posted by Trevor Sievert, Online editorial Journalist / EWEA
- Email:
- paolo.berrino@ewea.org
- Link:
- www.ewea.org/...
- Keywords:
- ewea, wind energy, wind farm, rotorblade, wind power, wind turbine