Global Wind Grows, But At Slower Rate

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About 44.7 GW of new wind power came online in 2012 around the world, with China barely edging out the U.S. for the year's most new capacity. Read more →

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Wind Power Wobbles Off Its High Growth Track

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After rocketing ahead for 15 years, wind power is facing slower growth unless policy makers work hard to overcome impediments, according to the new Global Wind Energy Outlook 2012. Read more →

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Wind Power Growth: From A Gust To A Breeze?

China added 18 gigawatts of wind power in 2011, 44 percent of new global capacity, but the worldwide rate of growth slowed for the second year in a row. Read more →

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Wind Power Capacity Leader By Far Is China

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A recent Global Wind Energy Council report showcases updated wind power figures that further boost China's position as the world's wind energy leader. Read more →

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Global Wind Power At 234 GW By End Of Year?

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According to a report, the global market for wind power is expected to add 40 megawatts of capacity in 2011 and projected to be at over 234 GW by year's end. Read more →

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Wind Industry Seeks ‘WindMade’ Label

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The wind industry has a new private effort to create a "WindMade" standard for items produced from wind power and to get consumer brands to use the designation. Read more →

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Wind Power Demand Has Optimistic Future

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Global Wind Energy Council and Greenpeace say wind power could meet 22 percent of global energy demand — if there's "political commitment to make this happen." Read more →

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