Wind Power Becomes Europe’s Fastest Growing Energy Source
Europe installs 20 wind turbines a day and 10 EU states reach wind power capacity of more than 1GW.
More wind power was installed in the EU than any other electricity-generating technology in 2008, according to data released yesterday.
The European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) produced figures showing wind power provided 43% of new capacity – or almost two gigawatts (GW) – compared with 35% for gas, 13% for oil, 4% for coal and 2% for hydro power.
The EWEA’s claim that wind power is the fastest growing technology in Europe for the first time came as it emerged that the US overtook Germany last year – before Barack Obama entered the White House with his “green” agenda - to become the world’s number one wind power installer. with his “green” agenda - to become the world’s number one wind power installer.
