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Annual Wind Workforce Outlook highlights huge global demand for new wind technicians by 2027

New figures clarify the workforce challenge facing the global wind industry with nearly 600,000 technicians needed during the next five years – with more than 240,000 of these roles new recruits to the industry.   The Global Wind Organisation (GWO) and Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) have published their latest joint report forecasting the numbers of … Continue reading Annual Wind Workforce Outlook highlights huge global demand for new wind technicians by 2027

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IRENA/GWEC report identifies key permitting reforms that unlock offshore wind’s potential and accelerate the energy transition

A new report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC), as an outcome of IRENA’s Collaborative Framework on Ocean Energy and Offshore Renewables, has identified eight key permitting reforms that would play a crucial role in delivering the rapid acceleration of renewable energy installations the world needs to … Continue reading IRENA/GWEC report identifies key permitting reforms that unlock offshore wind’s potential and accelerate the energy transition

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Roberta Cox announced as the new Policy Director, Brazil at the Global Wind Energy Council

The executive will facilitate dialogue between the wind energy industry, government and communities in support of the offshore wind development in the country. The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) is delighted to announce an important new hire to its team in Brazil, with Roberta Cox starting as the new Policy Director. With a solid knowledge … Continue reading Roberta Cox announced as the new Policy Director, Brazil at the Global Wind Energy Council

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Corio CEO Jonathan Cole appointed new GWEC Chairman

Seasoned executive pledges to lead wind industry to next era of growth as installations reach 1TW. Jonathan Cole has been named as the new chairman of the Global Wind Energy Council, the organisation that represents the global wind energy industry. Cole, Corio Generation’s Chief Executive Officer, was appointed to the position by a unanimous vote … Continue reading Corio CEO Jonathan Cole appointed new GWEC Chairman

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Anticipation of Wind Energy Growth Across Africa

The Global Wind Energy Council and EnergyNet, the organisers of the Africa Energy Forum, have entered into a partnership that offers Africa’s wind energy industry a crucial platform to advocate for the technology as part of Africa’s present and future energy mix. As such, GWEC’s Africa WindPower initiative, supported by GET.invest, has been made the … Continue reading Anticipation of Wind Energy Growth Across Africa

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

The wind industry can expect record installations in both onshore and offshore markets by 2025 with 680 GW of new capacity expected by 2027. Policymakers need to act now to avoid a supply chain bottleneck stalling the deployment of wind energy from 2026. Those supply chain challenges could imperil hopes of the world reaching key … Continue reading Policymakers must act now to avoid supply chain challenges stalling record years of new wind energy capacity

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

The Global Wind Energy Council (‘GWEC’) and the Global Women’s Network for the Energy Transition (‘GWNET’) are delighted to launch this year’s Women in Wind Global Leadership Program. This year’s program will be the biggest yet with at least 23 participants, from 13 countries. Having started in 2019 with an initial group of eight mentees, … Continue reading Women in Wind Global Leadership Program welcomes biggest intake ever for fifth year

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An open letter from the global wind energy industry to G20 and world leaders

Ahead of the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting in Washington on 12-13 October 2022, this letter has been sent to all G20 Heads of State and selected world leaders.   We, representing the leading companies in the global wind energy industry, recognise the efforts of the G20, under the Presidency of Indonesia … Continue reading An open letter from the global wind energy industry to G20 and world leaders

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Wind energy could help India add 23.7 GW of clean capacity by 2026

The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) and MEC Intelligence (MEC+) have today launched “Renewing wind growth to power the energy transition: India Wind Energy Market Outlook 2026”. This third annual edition looking at the wind energy outlook in India highlights wind energy’s critical link to India’s green energy transition. The outlook suggests that the country … Continue reading Wind energy could help India add 23.7 GW of clean capacity by 2026

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Wind energy industry charts path out of energy crises with action plan for world leaders

Global Wind Energy Council (‘GWEC’) publishes an action plan for policymakers to steer a way out of the current energy and climate change crises. The five-point plan, Accelerating renewables to achieve energy security, affordability and climate action, addresses the need to restore order to energy markets while meeting climate goals and creating a secure, stable … Continue reading Wind energy industry charts path out of energy crises with action plan for world leaders

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Record figure for wind turbine installation in 2021

Some 30 wind turbine manufacturers installed 104.7 gigawatts (GW) of new wind power capacity in 2021, a record for that year.According to a report by the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC), this figure corresponds to the assembly of 29,234 wind turbines around the world last year. Medium-speed wind turbines are gaining in popularity, the data … Continue reading Record figure for wind turbine installation in 2021

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Wind Industry enjoyed its second-best year

Record years for several regions and offshore wind reflect strong market growth, but installations must still quadruple by the end of the decade to meet a net zero pathway.  The wind industry enjoyed its second-best year ever in 2021, with almost 94 GW of capacity added globally despite a second year of the COVID-19 pandemic. … Continue reading Wind Industry enjoyed its second-best year

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Global Wind Energy Council launches wind industry’s COP27 campaign at Egypt’s West Bakr wind farm

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.  … Continue reading Global Wind Energy Council launches wind industry’s COP27 campaign at Egypt’s West Bakr wind farm

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GWEC’s response to ‘final warning to humanity’ in Sixth Assessment Report

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has today released its Sixth Assessment Report – ‘Climate Change 2022: Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability’. In response to the report the Global Wind Energy Council has issued this comment.  Ben Backwell, GWEC CEO, said: “Today, the IPCC issued a final warning to humanity. The latest release of the … Continue reading GWEC’s response to ‘final warning to humanity’ in Sixth Assessment Report

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Wind Industry’s leading companies boost the advocacy and outreach efforts of GWEC in 2022

The Global Wind Energy Council (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. On November 24, 2021, at an Extraordinary General Meeting in Copenhagen, the Association’s members voted resoundingly … Continue reading Wind Industry’s leading companies boost the advocacy and outreach efforts of GWEC in 2022

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GWEC and UN Sign Global Compact to Advance Offshore wind Energy

On Ocean Day at COP 26, the UN Global Compact launched a roadmap to advance offshore renewable energy using a climate-smart approach to ocean management, together with the offshore wind industry and the marine planning community.  In order to limit global warming to a 1.5° C increase in line with  the Paris Agreement targets, a … Continue reading GWEC and UN Sign Global Compact to Advance Offshore wind Energy

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Global Wind Energy Alliance and Global Solar Council announce Global Renewable Energy Alliance

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.  A joint study by the Global Solar Council and the Global Wind Energy Council found that by 2030 there will be a 29% … Continue reading Global Wind Energy Alliance and Global Solar Council announce Global Renewable Energy Alliance

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GWEC Creates Africa WindPower to Accelerate Africa’s Energy Transition

Ahead of COP26, commitments must go beyond Climate Finance – Public-Private Sector collaboration is the key driver of Africa’s Energy Transition GWEC launches Africa WindPower to act as an interface between government and the private sector to accelerate wind power development in Africa Africa’s technical wind power potential is enough to power the continent’s entire … Continue reading GWEC Creates Africa WindPower to Accelerate Africa’s Energy Transition

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Global Offshore Wind Energy Compact signed by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC)

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. The agreement states that by 2030, IRENA and GWEC will work together to: Increase government ambition to achieve 380 GW of offshore wind … Continue reading Global Offshore Wind Energy Compact signed by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC)

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