+ 31.07.2011 + WWEA’s Yearbook Wind Energy International 2011/2012 examines the status of wind energy in almost 100 countries as well as emerging trends around the world.

The number of countries using wind energy for electricity generation increased in the first half of 2011 to 86. All wind turbines installed worldwide have crossed 200 Gigawatt and can generate 430 TWh per annum, equalling 2,5 % of the global electricity consumption.

These and many other figures of the wind energy market are published in the 4th edition of WWEA’s international yearbook, Wind Energy International 2011/2012, which has been released today.

The book is a culmination of reports from experts around the world. It includes updated and complete information on the worldwide status of wind energy by 76 country reports describing the wind energy situation in almost 100 countries on all continents. Authors from these countries have provided first-hand information in a comprehensive format.

In addition, the yearbook also incorporates 32 special reports detailing policies, industrial trends, financing, grid integration, offshore, small wind systems, community power, education, training & capacity building.

With the accelerating switch of the worldwide energy system towards more renewable energy, in particular wind power, Wind Energy International 2011/2012 is indispensable for all decision-makers in the industry, amongst policy-makers and everybody involved in the energy and environment sector.

Best practices from around the world have been carefully analysed and presented in the yearbook. These include successful feed-in tariff, community power, financing developments that support the widespread diffusion of wind energy.

Here you will find by and by the following articles: Germany, United Kingdom, South Africa, India and the "World Wind Energy Report 2010".

World Wind Energy Association (WWEA) 2011