Abstract
The leading wind power countries in 2006 Until 2006 the wind energy industry
was dominated by five countries which had a history of developing wind
technology and manufacturing capability; Denmark, USA, Germany, Spain and
India. In 2006 China became significant and will be increasingly important in
world markets in the future. 65% of the world' s wind power capacity was
installed in Europe in 2006, compared with 69% in 2005, and 18% in North
America compared with 17% in the previous year.
A second tier of wind energy countries has now emerged and seven have over
1,000 MW installed; Japan, Italy, United Kingdom, Portugal, France,
Netherlands and Canada. Another two can now be included in this category
because they have likely become eligible by mid 2007, these are Austria and
Australia
Seas. It is expected that the first pilot projects will come into operation no
earlier than 2008. An Offshore Foundation with membership from manufacturers,
government, associations and grid operators started activities in summer 2005
to support the development.
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