European Wind Energy Association, 14, CEO of Shell, said at a news conference, the European year of wind power generator installed capacity will add 10 million kilowatts, the second consecutive year to achieve the growth rate of 10 million kilowatts.
Europe last year, completed a record amount of wind turbines installed capacity of 10.16 million kilowatts, the total wind power capacity reached 74.77 million kilowatts, will reach 85 million kilowatts this year, an increase of 13%.
Shell said the results are encouraging, indicating Although Europe is now suffering serious financial and economic crisis, investors remained confident that the wind power industry. He said the development of the European wind power industry is characterized by significant increase in the marine offshore installed capacity will reach 1 million kilowatts, much higher than last year’s nearly 58 million kilowatts.
Europe is the world leading position in the field of wind power generators. In 2008, global wind power equipment turnover of 36 billion euros, European manufacturers account for 60% of the share. European Wind Energy Association expects total installed capacity of wind power in Europe will be further significant increase in 2020, when the European electricity market can meet the needs of 14% to 17%.
15, the world’s wind energy, the European Wind Energy Association will be held in 26 countries, 198 events. Currently, more than 60 countries of the Association has 650 members, holds the world’s wind power equipment market share of 90%.

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