+ 13.03.2010 + Wind power’s expansion was outstanding in 2009. First available estimates put global wind power capacity at almost 158 GW, which means that around 37 GW of additional capacity was installed in 2009 according to the previously released EurObserv’ER wind barometer.

Wind power’s expansion was outstanding in 2009. First available estimates put global wind power capacity at almost 158 GW, which means that around 37 GW of additional capacity was installed in 2009 according to the previously released EurObserv’ER wind barometer.

The European Union market was particularly resilient coping with the financial crisis. According to EurObserv’ER, it grew by 13.3% in 2009 with 9.739 MW (8.595 MW in 2008), which is a new record for annual installations. Subtracting the installations taken out of service, the European Union’s base rose to 74.800 MW by the end of 2009. Spain and Germany confirmed their leadership of the wind power market in 2009.

Besides the 2009 realisations per EU Member State other subjects that are discussed in the new barometer are:

• Selected country reviews
• Renewable energy policies
• Industry overview
• Projection to the year 2010

Wind power barometer

The bilingual (French/English, PDF, 28 pages, English/French language, 2.5 MB) EurObserv’ER Solid biomass Barometer is available for free download in PDF format www.energies-renouvelables.org

In April 2010, EurObserv'ER Barometer will publish its photovoltaic barometer.

eclareon 2010