Wind power demand increases

 

Wind power demand is seeing huge growth – 40 GW of capacity has been added already this year. The installed, wind power capacity is expected to reach close to 200 GW by the end of 2010.

 

This growth is set to continue with the five year market forecasting that by 2014 this will increase to more than 400 GW, this wind power production will mainly be driven by growth in China, USA and Europe.

 

Steve Sawyer, Secretary General of the Global Wind Energy Council said of the growth:

 

 “As wind power is becoming more competitive, it is rapidly expanding beyond the traditional markets in North America and Europe. In fact, around half of the growth is now happening in emerging economies and developing countries,” said Sawyer. “We are seeing very encouraging signs from countries in Latin America, including Brazil, Mexico and Chile, as well as Northern and Sub-Saharan Africa.”

 

For more information on the growth of wind power demands read the full article on the Global Wind Energy Council’s website.