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China installed half of new global offshore wind capacity during 2020 in record year

25 February , 2021

According to the latest data released by GWEC Market Intelligence, the global offshore wind industry had its second-best year ever in 2020 installing over 6 GW of new capacity, keeping growth on track despite the impacts of COVID-19 felt in other energy sectors. This growth was driven by a record year in China, which lead the world in new annual offshore wind capacity for the third year in a row, and installed over half of the new offshore wind capacity globally last year.

Global Renewables Bodies Call on Mexico’s Government to Restore the Country’s Transition to Clean Energy

24 February , 2021

– Today the leading global renewable energy bodies, The Global Wind Energy Council and The Global Solar Council, jointly called upon the government of Mexico to urgently restore the country’s transition away from expensive and polluting fossil fuels, and reset the course to a sustainable future based on competitive, clean renewable energy.

The road to the Global Wind Report 2021: Key Dates and Data Releases

23 February , 2021

Ahead of the release of this year’s Global Wind Report 2021 on 25 March, GWEC Market Intelligence will share the latest data and insights from 2020 on key markets and sectors for the global wind industry. Here’s a roundup of key dates on what to look out for in the upcoming weeks.

Nearly 30 GW of new wind power capacity auctioned in H2 2020, a clear signal that growth is back on-track

15 February , 2021

According to new analysis by GWEC Market Intelligence in its latest Q4 2020 Wind Energy Auction Update, nearly 30 GW of new wind power capacity was awarded globally through auctions in the second half of 2020, which is a slight increase compared to the 28 GW awarded during H2 2019. This surge in new auctioned capacity is a clear signal that the industry is back on track and committed to building up the global pipeline of wind power projects.

A gust of growth in China makes 2020 a record year for wind energy

21 January , 2021

The 2020 new wind power capacity figures for China, released yesterday by the National Energy Administration (NEA), are truly formidable. The NEA announced that a staggering 71.7 GW of new wind capacity was installed last year – more than double China’s previous annual growth record and far exceeding GWEC’s Q3 2020 expectations.

Global wind O&M service market to see double digit growth from 2020 to 2024

13 January , 2021

GWEC Market Intelligence has published the second edition of its annual Wind O&M Service Provider Overview and Database, which shows that the global wind O&M service market is set to experience a major boom over the next five years. While the latest GWEC Market Intelligence market outlook expects a solid 3 per cent compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for new wind installations from 2020-2024, the CAGR for the aftersales and service market is expected to be in the double digits over the same period.

The three “Rs” took the wind industry through a tough year – and I can’t help feeling optimistic

31 December , 2020

The pandemic tested the wind industry like never before in 2020, and the wind sector responded with Resolve, Resilience and Resourcefulness.

Pressures to reduce costs are transforming the global wind blade supply chain

16 December , 2020

The Global Wind Blade Supply Chain Update 2020 marks GWEC Market Intelligence’s second key component assessment, which is part of the GWEC Market Intelligence service that provides insights and data-based analysis on the development of the wind industry.

Policymakers must act now to avoid supply chain challenges stalling record years of new wind energy capacity

Press Release – Women in Wind Global Leadership Program welcomes biggest intake ever for fifth year

Capturing economic opportunities from wind power in developing economies

An Ocean of Potential – A white paper on developing offshore wind in India

Women in Wind 2023 Applications

Tamil Nadu Wind Energy Roadmap

Vietnam Wind Power 2022

Developing economies can seize economic opportunities from wind power in the current crisis

Accelerated approvals needed for renewables and green hydrogen to achieve climate goals and energy security

Clean Energy Industries Form Alliance to Address Climate Emergency and Drive Sustainable Development

ACEC launches to rapidly drive corporate clean energy procurement in Asia

Nine new countries sign up for Global Offshore Wind Alliance at COP27 in Sharm El-Sheikh

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