Global wind industry unites to address climate and energy crises ahead of COP27
15 June , 2022
COP27 must be the moment countries come together to put renewable energy at the centre of climate action.
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Champion Kitesurfer and Global Wind Energy Council Ambassador Lewis Crathern lands in Egypt to support wind power ahead of COP27
14 June , 2022
Champion Kitesurfer and Global Wind Energy Council Ambassador lands in Egypt to support wind power ahead of COP27
Wind Turbine Suppliers see record year for deliveries despite supply chain and market pressures
19 May , 2022
Wind turbine suppliers supplied a new record amount of volume in 2022, according to GWEC’s annual Supply Side Data.
Women in Wind program welcomes 21 new participants for 2022
26 April , 2022
Women in Wind 2022 program welcomes 21 new participants for this year’s scheme
GWO and GWEC sign two-year deal to power the global wind energy workforce
11 April , 2022
• Global Wind Organisation (GWO) and the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) have signed a two-year partnership agreement to highlight the importance of safety, training and job creation to power wind energy development and the global energy transition.
Statement on IRENA’s World Energy Transitions Outlook 2022
29 March , 2022
The Global Wind Energy Council responds to the rallying call within IRENA’s 2022 edition of their World Energy Transitions Outlook
Global Wind Report 2022 launches on April 4
28 March , 2022
Sign up to be notified: The Global Wind Energy Council will launch the Global Wind Report on April 4, 2022
Report outlines enormous potential for floating offshore wind in energy transition
11 March , 2022
The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) has today published Floating Offshore Wind – a Global Opportunity, a report setting out the clear opportunity floating offshore wind presents for countries across the globe.
Joint statement on the IEA’s ten-point plan to reduce the European Union’s reliance on Russian natural gas
7 March , 2022
The Global Wind Energy Council (‘GWEC’) and Wind Europe jointly respond to the IEA’s 10-point Plan to Reduce the European Union’s Reliance on Russian Natural Gas. The report comes at a time of heightened concern over the security and resilience of national and regional energy systems.
Global Wind Energy Council launches wind industry’s COP27 campaign at Egypt’s West Bakr wind farm.
1 March , 2022
The Global Wind Energy Council (‘GWEC’) today launched the wind industry’s journey to COP27 campaign at the new West Bakr wind farm in Egypt.
Following the visit, the GWEC team will be meeting throughout the week with Egyptian authorities to plan how the wind industry can contribute to the crucial talks in Sharm-El-Sheikh in November.
IPCC Report: GWEC’s response to ‘final warning to humanity’ in Sixth Assessment Report
28 February , 2022
The latest release of the Sixth Assessment Report is a brutal summary of the “unequivocal” scientific evidence: Human-induced climate change is a threat to every living thing, everywhere in the world.
Women in Wind programme: Five things to know about the scheme
19 February , 2022
The Women in Wind programme is in it’s fourth year, so we spoke to scheme’s director about some of the key things you have to know about the programme.
Embracing a green recovery from the COVID-19 Pandemic could add 2.2 million energy jobs in key developing economies, report finds
17 February , 2022
The 20GW of potential new wind capacity in the countries examined could power 25 million homes, saving nearly 714 million metric tons of CO2e
Application window opens for fourth year of Women in Wind program
24 January , 2022
The 2022 Women in Wind Global Leadership Program has opened, with applicants invited to apply for a place on the initiative hosted by the GWE) and GWNET.
Wind Industry’s leading companies boost the advocacy and outreach efforts of GWEC in 2022
21 December , 2021
GWEC is preparing to ramp up its advocacy and outreach capacity in 2022 thanks to the overwhelming support from industry for its new member structure, which will provide the foundation for faster operational growth.
COP26: A Wind Industry Score-sheet
17 December , 2021
COP26 saw strong progress made towards agreeing a common commitment to achieve Net Zero and create a pathway to reach a 1.5C trajectory. However, countries will need to move fast to align on Nationally Determined Contributions that are fully consistent with this goal ahead of COP27. And even more importantly, policy makers and stakeholders need to move quickly now from words to action, removing barriers to renewable energy deployment and enabling a just energy transition.
Competition to drive down costs keeps transforming the global wind turbine generators supply chain
17 December , 2021
The Global Wind Turbine Generator Supply Chain Update 2021 marks GWEC Market Intelligence’s third assessment of the supply chain for this key component. The report is part of GWEC Market Intelligence service, which provides provide insights and data-based analysis on the development of the wind industry, available exclusively to GWEC Members.
GWEC expands global team with Director of Women in Wind Jeanette Gitobu
15 December , 2021
Jeanette Gitobu, an award-winning renewable energy practitioner and a past Participant in the Women in Wind Global Leadership Program has joined the GWEC team as the association’s Director of the Women in Wind Global Leadership Programme
GWEC adds Global Head of Offshore Wind to team with permanent addition of Rebecca Williams
10 December , 2021
The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) today announced that Rebecca Williams, who was seconded to GWEC as Director of COP26, will join the organisation permanently to spearhead the growth of offshore wind around the world.
GWEC and Informa Markets: Powering Vietnam’s net zero pathway through Vietnam Wind Power 2021
30 November , 2021
GWEC and Informa Markets: Powering Vietnam’s net zero pathway through Vietnam Wind Power 2021 Organised
GWEC and UN Sign Global Compact to Advance Offshore Renewable Energy
5 November , 2021
New United Nations Global Compact roadmap outlines key steps to safely scale-up offshore renewable energy to meet climate targets while respecting other ocean users and nature
Global Wind Energy Council and Global Solar Council form Global Renewables Alliance
2 November , 2021
A new renewable energy alliance between the wind energy and solar PV industries is calling on governments to implement energy transition action plans and cut red tape to meet Net Zero targets.
Global Wind Industry manifesto calls on governments to “get serious” ahead of COP26 and support public and private initiatives to secure the energy transition
18 October , 2021
Global coalition of more than 90 wind energy companies and associations led by GWEC releases COP26 Manifesto calling on governments to take eight concrete steps to get to net zero.
GWEC Creates Africa WindPower to Accelerate Africa’s Energy Transition
30 September , 2021
Ahead of COP26, commitments must go beyond Climate Finance – Public-Private Sector collaboration is the key driver of Africa’s Energy Transition.
Global Offshore Wind Energy Compact signed by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC)
22 September , 2021
GWEC and IRENA are delighted to announce a new UN Global Compact to advance SDG7 on sustainable energy for all, in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement on climate change.
Global Alliance for Sustainable Energy is Formed to Take Collective Action Towards the Full Sustainability of Renewable Energy
16 September , 2021
A group of global leaders from across the renewable energy value chain and the sector’s innovation ecosystem today launched a new organization to ensure renewables are wholly sustainable for people and the planet and lead a just transition away from fossil fuels.
Sussex Energy Group forms partnership with Global Wind Energy Council to work on Energy Transition
14 September , 2021
The Sussex Energy Group (SEG) has established a unique partnership with the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC), the international trade association for the global wind industry.
World installs 6.1GW of Offshore Wind in 2020, led by China
9 September , 2021
Offshore Wind capacity grew steadily in 2020, but governments will need to act decisively to improve policy in order to scale up installations at the pace required to help the world meet its carbon emissions targets and avoid the worst effects of global heating, according to the Global Wind Energy Council, which launches its flagship Global Offshore Wind Report 2021 today.
GWEC: USD 6.7 billion in wind power investment in Vietnam at risk without COVID-19 relief
9 September , 2021
The COVID-19 situation in Vietnam has created many hardships. This extends to supply chain bottlenecks for wind project components, workers prevented from reaching project sites for crucial inspections and activities, travel restrictions for foreign personnel, and other issues. As of August 2021, an industry survey conducted by GWEC estimates that 4,000MW of mainly onshore wind projects in Vietnam are severely challenged by these extenuating circumstances, and are now at risk of missing the November deadline for the wind Feed-in Tariff (“FiT”).
Global wind power capacity awarded in Q2 2021 six times larger than Q2 2020
3 September , 2021
GWEC Market intelligence has seen a total of 12.78 GW of wind power capacity awarded through auctions and tenders in Q2 2021. That is almost six times larger than the comparable quarter las year – Q2 2020, which saw ~2.17 GW awarded. It is also an enormous increase on Q1 2021, which saw ~7 GW awarded.
GWEC and Costa Rican energy agencies join forces to create a route for offshore wind development in Costa Rica
1 September , 2021
Today, the Global Wind Energy Council together with the Vice-ministry of Energy and Environmental Quality (MINAE) of Ministry of Environment and Energy and Costa Rican Electricity Institute (ICE) have kicked-off a joint initiative to build knowledge about the local benefits of offshore wind and explore pathways for its future development and growth in Costa Rica.
An open letter from the wind energy industry to G20 and world leaders: It’s time to get serious about renewables
19 July , 2021
We recognise the efforts of the G20 countries to address the climate emergency and welcome the increased urgency and commitment to reaching the goals of the Paris Agreement, expressed on the occasion of the Venice International Conference on Climate.
India’s wind market set to bounce back with nearly 50% growth over next five years
10 June , 2021
A new report, India Wind Energy Market Outlook 2025, jointly released today by the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) and MEC Intelligence (MEC+) finds that India, the world’s fourth-largest wind power market, is expected to add nearly 20.2 GW of new wind power capacity between 2021-2025.
Wind power auctioning bounces back with 160% year-on-year rise in Q1 2021
27 May , 2021
According to the latest GWEC Market Intelligence, nearly 7 GW of wind power capacity was auctioned globally in Q1 2021 – a 160% year-on-year increase compared to Q1 2020, which saw only 2.7 GW auctioned due to a slowdown caused by the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Supply chain expert Julian Brown joins GWEC
11 May , 2021
Leading supply chain expert and industry veteran Julian Brown has joined the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) team as Senior Advisor – Offshore Wind Supply Chain.
Debrief: What do all these new climate pledges mean for renewables?
10 May , 2021
The Leaders Climate Summit promised to be a big moment on the (so far virtual) road to COP26. With global leaders setting out their updated NDCs and climate strategies ahead of the Glasgow-bound conference in November, it’s fair to say that global climate ambition has never been higher. Now that the dust has settled, it seems like a good moment to take stock of what the flurry of announcements means for renewables – and whether the ambition will be matched by action.
GWEC and champion kitesurfer Lewis Crathern team up to unleash the power of wind
27 April , 2021
The Global Wind Energy Council (“GWEC”), the international wind power industry association, and champion kitesurfer Lewis Crathern announced today that they have joined forces to advocate for wind power across the world.
Global wind industry unites to address climate emergency ahead of COP26
31 March , 2021
Leading wind energy corporates and associations from around the world have today launched the Global Wind Energy Coalition for COP26. Convened by the Global Wind Energy Council (“GWEC”), the voice of the global wind industry and RenewableUK (“RUK”), the wind energy trade association for the UK, the Global Wind Energy Coalition will carry out a series of activities to help governments, economies and communities to raise ambition and remove barriers to the massive scaling up in investments in wind power in order to reach Net Zero targets and stop dangerous global warming.
Global wind power growth must triple over next decade to achieve Net Zero
25 March , 2021
2020 was the best year in history for the global wind industry with 93 GW of new capacity installed – a 53 per cent year-on-year increase – but a new report published by the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) warns that this growth is not sufficient to ensure the world achieves net zero by 2050.
GWEC releases Global Wind Turbine Supplier Ranking for 2020
23 March , 2021
GWEC Market Intelligence today released the preliminary rankings for the world’s top five wind turbine original equipment manufacturers (“OEMs”). Danish supplier Vestas held the title as the world’s largest supplier of wind turbines in 2020, thanks to the Danish supplier’s wide geographic diversification strategy, with new installations in 32 markets last year, and strong performance in the United States (US), Australia, Brazil, Netherland, France, Poland, Russia and Norway.
China blows past global wind power records, doubling annual installations in 2020
18 March , 2021
According to the latest data released by GWEC Market Intelligence, 2020 was a record year for wind power growth in the Asia Pacific. This growth was driven by China, which installed 52 GW of new wind power capacity in 2020 according to initial data – double what the country installed in 2019 and more capacity installed in a single year by any country in history.
GWEC India boosts local team with new Policy Director
15 March , 2021
The Global Wind Energy Council India (GWEC India) announced today that Martand Shardul, previously a Fellow at The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), has joined GWEC India as its first Policy Director. Martand has more than a decade of experience in public policy, clean energy analytics and digital transformation in India and beyond.
North and Latin America increased wind power installations by 62% in 2020
11 March , 2021
According to the latest data released by GWEC Market Intelligence, 2020 was a record year for wind power growth in both North and Latin America, with nearly 22 GW of capacity installed despite COVID-19 impacts, demonstrating the incredible resilience of the wind industry and solidifying its crucial role in the region.
Africa is only tapping into 0.01% of its wind power potential
4 March , 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.
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.
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.
Three new countries eligible for GWEC’s Women in Wind Global Leadership Program
Suzlon Group’s Girish Tanti elected to Vice-Chair of the Board of Global Wind Energy Council
Global Wind Report 2024 – Record year for wind energy shows momentum but highlights need for policy-driven action
GWEC statement on fostering a fair, open, and transparent trade environment for global wind energy.
GWEC appoints Adam Bruce as first Senior Fellow to support global work delivering the rapid upscale of wind energy deployment
Global Wind Energy Council opens new global headquarters in Lisbon
APAC Region’s Premier Wind Energy Summit Coming to South Korea for the First Time as Incheon Partners with KTO and GWEC
Launch of Global Offshore Wind Accelerator as a Flagship Initiative of $250+ Million Fund for Sustainable Oceans
California, the EU Commission, Panama and Brazil join the Global Offshore Wind Alliance launched by Denmark, GWEC and IRENA
GLOBAL CLIMATE TARGETS UNDER THREAT WITHOUT A SECURE WIND ENERGY SUPPLY CHAIN
GWEC AND GLOBAL INDUSTRY LEADERS STAND READY TO SUPPORT VIETNAM IN ITS GREEN TRANSITION
Global Wind Workforce Outlook 2023 – 2027 PR
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