42 GW of new capacity in 2012, worldwide total capacity at 239 GW
Emerging markets are taking the lead, stagnation in several industrialized countries
Bonn/Comibatore (WWEA), 7 February 2012 – The world market for wind turbines set a new record in the year 2011 and reached a total size of 42 Gigawatt, after 37,6 Gigawatt in 2010. According to the preliminary data gathered by WWEA and published on the occasion of the 3rd WE20 by 2020 conference in Coimbatore/India, the total capacity worldwide has come close to 239 Gigawatt, enough to cover 3 % of the world's electricity demand.
Amongst the individual countries, China kept its strong position reached a similar amount like in the previous year 2010: China installed around 18 GW of new wind turbines within 2011, coming to a total capacity of 63 GW, more than one fourth of the global wind capacity. The second largest market for new wind turbines was again the USA with 6,8 GW, followed by India (2,7 GW), Germany (2 GW) and a surprisingly strong Canada with 1,3 GW of new installed capacity. Spain, France and Italy added each around 1 GW.
The full story is at http://www.wwindea.org/home/index.php .
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Deadline for conference papers now 27 February
EXTENSION OF DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF ABSTRACTS: 27 February
11th World Wind Energy Conference & Renewable Energy Exhibition WWEC2012
"Community Power – Citizens' Power"
Bonn, Germany, 3-5 July 2012
The World Wind Energy Association WWEA and the German Wind Energy Association BWE invite the world wind community to the 11th World Wind Energy Conference and Exhibition WWEC2012, taking place 3-5 July 2012 in Bonn, Germany, under the main theme: Community Power – Citizens' Power.
Due to many requests from around the world, the organisers have decided to extend the deadline for submission of abstracts until 27 February 2012.
WWEC2012 will be the international number one event of the year 2012. It has already obtained support from many important international organizations.
Submit an abstract for WWEC2012:
Choose one of the topics below, present it from your point of view and send the abstract to wwec2012@wwindea.org by 27 February 2012, adding in the e-mail title "Abstract for WWEC2012"!
Conference topics:
Cooperative, community and similar ownership and business models for industrialized and for developing countries
Local, national and regional policies, barriers, incentives
International frameworks and programmes
Financing community power projects: Equity, loans and other measures
Local and regional plans for 100 % renewable energy supply, system integration and optimization
Small wind energy systems, their potential role, and what policies are necessary
Hybrid systems and storage
Industrial strategies and creation of local manufacturing capacities
Local municipalities and local utilities
Wind turbine technology, systems, and components
Wind resource assessment and prediction
Wind farm planning
Monitoring, operation and maintenance of wind farms
Research, training and education
Requirements:
All abstracts should be concise and clearly state results, objectives or key components of the paper. They should not exceed 500 words and should contain a list of key words. An electronic copy (in doc format) must be submitted before 27 February 2012 to: wwec2012@wwindea.org
Important Dates:
Extended Deadline for Paper Abstract Submission 27 February 2012
Deadline for Paper Abstract Reviews 15 March 2012
Notification of the Accepted Papers to the first Author 31 March 2012
Deadline for Submission of the Full Papers and Pre-registration for the Authors 15 April 2012
Publication of the Official Conference Programme 30 April 2012
Deadline for the receipt of presentation material electronically 31 May 2012
Conference organizers:
World Wind Energy Association WWEA
Bundesverband WindEnergie BWE – German Wind Energy Association
Conference Chairs: Dr. He Dexin, WWEA President; Mr. Hermann Albers, President of the German Wind Energy Association BWE
Executive Chairs: Mr. Stefan Gsänger, WWEA Secretary General; Ms. Sylvia Pilarski-Grosch, BWE Vice President
Programme Chairs: Dr. Richard Cowell, UK; Mr. Paul Gipe, USA; Prof. Dr. Dieter Holm, South Africa; Prof. Dr. Choong-Yul Son, South Korea
Supported by:
Agentur für Erneuerbare Energien - German Renewable Energies Agency
Bundesverband Erneuerbare Energien BEE - German Renewable Energy Federation
City of Bonn
European Union – European Regional Development Fund
European Renewable Energies Federation EREF
Eurosolar
ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability
International Renewable Energy Alliance including IGA, IHA, ISES and WBA
Ministry for Federal Affairs, Europe and the Media of Northrhine-Westfalia
Ministry for Climate Protection, Environment, Agriculture, Nature Conservation and Consumer Protection of Northrhine-Westfalia
Ontario Sustainable Energy Association OSEA
REN21
Stiftung Internationale Begegnung der Sparkasse Bonn – Foundation for International Dialogue of the Savings Bank Bonn
Windustry
World Council for Renewable Energy
World Future Council
Contact information:
www.wwec2012.net
WWEA Head Office
Charles-de-Gaulle-Str. 5
53113 Bonn, Germany
Tel. +49-228-369 40-80
Fax +49-228-369 40-84
wwec2012@wwindea.org
www.WWindEA.org
German Wind Energy Association (BWE)
Neustaedtische Kirchstrasse 6
10117 Berlin, Germany
Tel. +49 30 212341-210
Fax +49 30 212341-410
info@wind-energie.de
3rd World Summit for Small Wind
3rd World Summit for Small Wind WSSW2012 highlights key markets, technical innovations and main challenges for small wind
WWEA's Small Wind World Report will be launched: 700 000 small wind turbines have been installed worldwide
Bonn/Husum, 16 February 2012 (WWEA) – Small wind is getting more and more attention all over the world, and some markets have reached remarkable sizes. The World Wind Energy Association, in cooperation with New Energy Husum, the German Small Wind Association BVKW and the German Wind Energy Association BWE, are inviting to the 3rd World Summit for Small wind, taking place in Husum, Germany, from 15-16 March 2012.
WSSW2012 will take place during the trade fair New Energy where 300 exhibitors will present all types of renewable energy equipment, amongst them 70 exhibitors from the small wind industry. Up to 20 000 visitors are expected to visit the trade fair. With this huge public attention, New Energy fair is the perfect location for the 3rd World Summit for Small Wind.
WSSW2012 will cover two main areas, "Markets around the World" and "New standards for innovation".
On day 1, speakers from all over the world will present the most interesting markets for small wind turbines. Experts from Canada, China, Denmark, Germany, India, Poland, South Korea, Spain, the UK, USA and Zimbabwe will present current status, prospects and key challenges for small wind in their home countries.
As a highlight of the WSSW2012, WWEA will launch the first edition of the Small Wind World Report 2012. Some of the key findings of the report are:
- Almost 700 000 small wind turbines have been installed worldwide.
- China is by far the largest market for small wind, with 450 000 installed units, followed by USA.
- There are more than 330 companies manufacturing small wind turbines, disseminated over more than 40 countries, and most of them in China, USA, Germany, Canada and the UK.
The first day will end with a panel discussion that will identify the most promising key markets for small wind.
Day 2 will be dedicated to "New standards for innovation": The day will start with a keynote address on general challenges that the small wind industry faces all over the world. The small wind industry needs appropriate technical, economic and social standards in order to foster innovation, increase confidence of investors, consumers and governments into this still young technology. Hence technical standards and certification schemes from different parts of the world will be presented, amongst them the international consumer label as promoted by the International Energy Agency.
Also resource assessment as well as approaches for establishing local small wind manufacturing in order to maximize local benefits will be presented.
The second day will conclude with a panel discussion and the guiding question: "What are the main challenges for small wind? Do current standards enhance innovation?"
The full programme of the WSSW2012 can be found at: http://www.new-energy.de/en/conferences/events.html
Register now! http://www.new-energy.de/en/conferences/events/registration.html
WWEA members can enjoy a discount on the registration fees!
Interested in sponsorship? Please contact:
Mr Martin Freese
freese@messehusum.de
or call +49 4841 902 498
For general requests, please contact:
World Wind Energy Association
WWEA Head Office
Charles-de-Gaulle-Str. 5
53113 Bonn
Germany
Tel. +49-228-369 40-80
Fax +49-228-369 40-84
www.WWindEA.org
WWEA – Uniting the World of Wind Energy since 2001
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