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Wind energy provides 8 percent of Europe’s electricity

EU’s grid connected cumulative capacity in 2014 reached 129 GW, meeting 8% of European electricity demand, equivalent to the combined annual consumption of Belgium, the Netherlands, Greece and Ireland. According to a JRC report, the impressive growth of the industry will allow at least 12% electricity share by 2020, a significant contribution to the goal … Continue reading Wind energy provides 8 percent of Europe’s electricity

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Technology, market and economic aspects of Wind Energy in Europe and the world

The Joint Research Centre has released the second edition of its annual report on the technology, market and economic aspects of Wind Energy in Europe and the world.   With this second issue, the JRC demonstrates its commitment to make an important contribution to the knowledge base for the wind energy sector, providing up-to-date information … Continue reading Technology, market and economic aspects of Wind Energy in Europe and the world

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