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Accelerating the Energy Transition

Wind Energy Insights Issue #1 with Bureau Veritas

More than 120 countries committed at COP28 to triple renewable capacity by 2030, now it is time for action. The APAC Wind Energy Summit is a key forum for making the 3xRenewables target a reality by driving action across APAC and ensuring the region leads the way in wind energy deployment.

GWEC's Global Wind Report 2024

117 GW of new wind capacity were added in 2023. The report is now available to download!

Global Climate Targets under Threat without a Secure Wind Energy Supply Chain

New report outlines route for global supply chain resilience and growth, based on industry and government cooperation

New figures clarify the workforce challenge facing the global wind industry with nearly 600,000 technicians needed during the next five years – with more than 240,000 of these roles new recruits to the industry.

First GWEC Status of Wind in Africa Report sets out success stories, examines region's pipeline and explores potential across the continent

Offshore wind primed for rapid expansion in new markets this decade

Industry and government must work together to speed up licensing, permitting and grow the supply chain in order to deliver on enormous potential.

India can become a global supply chain powerhouse by accelerating its domestic wind energy market

India can reap domestic and international benefits from a reinvigorated local wind energy industry

Corio CEO Jonathan Cole appointed new GWEC Chairman

Seasoned executive pledges to lead wind industry to next era of growth as installations reach 1TW

The Global Wind Energy Council and EnergyNet, the organisers of the Africa Energy Forum, have entered into a partnership that offers Africa’s wind energy industry a crucial platform to advocate for the technology as part of Africa’s present and future energy mix. As such, GWEC’s Africa WindPower initiative, supported by GET.invest, has been made the official ‘Lead Wind Energy Partner’ for the event.

Policymakers must act now to avoid supply chain challenges stalling record years of new wind energy capacity

An enormous 680 GW of new capacity is forecast to be installed by 2027

Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) highlights to COP27 policymakers the shared barriers holding back renewable energy in developing economies: clear policy, transmission and permitting.

Global alliance will play major role in transforming targets into action, closing the renewable energy implementation gap while tackling economic, energy security and climate challenges.

Ahead of the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting in Washington on 12-13 October 2022, this letter has been sent to all G20 Heads of State and selected world leaders.

33% rise in recruitment and training needs for wind turbine technicians over next five years if the world is to deliver the wind energy capacity required to meet net zero goals / Industry calls for more investment in standardised training to attract new talent, ensure workforce safety and build sustainable careers

More than 100 leading wind energy companies call on Paris Signatories to streamline planning and permitting, upgrade grid infrastructure and evolve power markets to accelerate renewable energy deployment.

The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) has published 'Accelerating Onshore Wind Capacity Addition in India to Achieve the 2030 Target' last week, an analysis of India’s current auctions regime, industry perspectives on the policy recommendations to restore wind growth and socioeconomic opportunities that lay ahead.

IRENA, GWEC & the Government of Denmark launch the Global Offshore Wind Alliance to drive installed global offshore wind capacity up 670% - from 57 GW in 2021 to 380 GW in 2030

The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) and the Global Solar Council (GSC) have today released a joint statement on the need for robust investment signals and faster permitting which can accelerate renewables to help end the energy and climate crises.

Today the Global Wind Energy Council (‘GWEC’) publishes an action plan for policymakers to steer a way out of the current energy and climate change crises. The five-point plan, Accelerating renewables to achieve energy security, affordability and climate action, addresses the need to restore order to energy markets while meeting climate goals and creating a secure, stable energy transition.

The offshore wind industry enjoyed its best-ever year in 2021, with 21.1 GW of new capacity connected to the grid, according to the latest Global Offshore Wind Report launched by the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) to coincide with the United Nations Ocean Conference in Lisbon.

COP27 must be the moment countries come together to put renewable energy at the centre of climate action. This year, the Global Wind Energy Coalition for COP27 has convened to ensure world leaders recognise the urgent need for a massive step-up in the deployment of wind energy to resolve the twin crises of climate and energy.

Wind Turbine Suppliers see record year for deliveries despite supply chain and market pressures

Wind turbine suppliers supplied a new record amount of volume in 2022, according to GWEC’s annual Supply Side Data.

The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) and the Global Wind Organisation (GWO) have signed a two-year partnership agreement to highlight the importance of safety, training and job creation to power wind energy development and the global energy transition / The wind energy industry is a major opportunity for countries to create high-skilled, local jobs to boost economic growth and reach their Paris Agreement goals.

Record years for several regions and offshore wind reflect strong market growth, but installations must still quadruple by the end of the decade to meet a net zero pathway.

New GWEC report identifies floating offshore wind’s critical role in long-term global decarbonisation efforts.

Research identifies five countries that could accelerate the growth of floating offshore wind.