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  • 11 May 2016 / gwec-in-press

    Cómo Uruguay logró ser el país con mayor porcentaje de energía eólica de América Latina

    BBC

    ¿Cómo pudo un país pequeño sin reservas conocidas de crudo bajar el costo de su electricidad, reducir su dependencia del petróleo y ser líder en energías renovables?

    En una década, Uruguay ha logrado algo que parecía inimaginable, convertirse en el país con mayor proporción de electricidad generada a partir de energía eólica en América Latina y uno de los principales …

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  • 11 May 2016 / gwec-in-press

    China establishes number one global position for wind power

    PES Wind

    According to statistics published by the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) in February this year, China has now overtaken the EU for total installed wind energy capacity. In fact, China installed almost three times as much wind than the EU and now has 145GW total capacity to the EU’s 142GW. PES takes a closer look…

    Due to China’s surge of …

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  • 11 May 2016 / gwec-in-press

    New markets to push down LatAm wind prices as Brazil leads, says GWEC

    Recharge

    Wind power prices starting at $50/MWh will become the norm in new markets such as Mexico and Argentina, while Brazil is expected to continue to lead the Latin American sector despite the current economic and political crisis in the country, says Steve Sawyer, secretary general of the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC).

    “Brazil makes us nervous, but we have a positive …

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  • 11 May 2016 / gwec-in-press

    The Big Question: What Is Your Greatest Concern for Your Industry in 2016?

    Renewable Energy World

    There doesn’t seem to be a lot to worry about…the wind industry set a new installation record in 2014, breaking 50 GW in a single year for the first time. We’ll set a new record in 2015, with the main question being whether or not we’ll hit 60 GW in 2015 as some are suggesting. Personally I think …

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  • 11 May 2016 / gwec-in-press

    Wind Energy Setting Records, Growing Still: The Wind Energy Outlook for 2016

    Renewable Energy World

    n 2014, annual global installed wind energycapacity reached an unprecedented 51.4 GW. Although final numbers for 2015 aren’t in yet, several sources, including Bloomberg and FTI Consulting, speculate that number could reach as high as 60 GW – an encouraging surge that gives fair indication 2016 could shape up to be another record year for wind. Here’s a …

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  • 11 May 2016 / gwec-in-press

    Airborne wind turbine – novel design concept that could change the future of wind energy world, emerging trends & new technologies 2016 – 2024

    Your Renewable News

    In the last few years, the demand for energy derived from alternative sources has risen significantly as nations focus more on curbing their carbon footprint. In response to this increasing demand for clean and sustainable energy, wind power is gaining much significance worldwide. Energy derived from wind currently accounts for nearly half of the energy produced from alternative …

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