World Wind Energy Association Bi-Annual Report

Bonn (WWEA) – The world market for wind energy saw a sound revival in the first half of 2011 and re-gained momentum after a weak year in 2010: The worldwide wind capacity reached 215’000 MW by the end of June 2011, out of which 18’405 MW were added in the first six months of 2011. This increase represents 15 % more than in the first half of 2010, when only 16’000 MW were added.

The global wind capacity grew by 9,3 % within six months and by 22,9 % on an annual basis (mid-2011 compared with mid-2010). In comparison, the annual growth rate in 2010 was 23,6 %.

Still the five leading countries stand for the lion share of the world capacity of wind turbines: China, USA, Germany, Spain and India, together representing a total share of 74 % of the global wind capacity.

Again in 2011, China continues to dominate the world wind market, adding 8 GW in only 6 months, the highest number ever within the first half year. Within those 6 months, China accounted for 43 % of the world market for new wind turbines, compared with 50 % in the full year of 2010. By June 2011, China had an overall installed capacity of around 52 GW.

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