08 Oct '12, 4pm

China Expected To Maintain Its Lead In Global Wind Energy Market - North American Windpower

Cumulative global wind energy capacity reached 254 GW as of the end of June, according to the latest half-year report from the World Wind Energy Association (WWEA). Of the 254 GW, 16.546 GW were added in the first six months of this year, which was 10% less than the amount added in the first half of 2011, when 18.405 GW were added. China, the U.S., Germany, Spain and India continue to lead wind energy development, together representing 74% of global wind energy capacity, the report notes. The top 10 markets show a diverse picture in the first half of the year: While five countries - the U.S., Germany, Italy, France and the U.K. - performed stronger than in 2011, India had a stable market size, and four countries saw a decreasing market. China still represents the largest wind energy market, having added 5.4 GW in the first six months of the year. However, the country added...

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