The emission-neutral energy provided by wind power represents a unique opportunity to help the world end its reliance on fossil fuels, and to spur the economy by creating millions of ¡°green collar¡± jobs. Wind power has followed an evolutionary path over thousands of years that has transformed it from an efficient method for grinding grain into the world¡¯s fastest-growing and most cost-competitive sustainable energy source. NextGen Research foresees the overall installed base of global wind power generating capacity growing at a CAGR of 21.4%, from 120.8 GW in 2008 to nearly 319 GW by 2013. New wind power generating installations will dip 9% in 2009 from 2008¡¯s record levels, before recovering in 2010 and growing through the balance of the forecast period.
What Does This Report Answer?
- What are the key benefits and disadvantages of wind power?
- What is the global business climate for wind power development?
- What international legislative and regulatory developments will spur greater adoption of wind power?
- Which countries and global regions will expand their use of wind power most over the next five years?
- How quickly is the cost of wind power dropping?
- What is the impact of wind power on the electrical grid?
- Who are the leading wind turbine producers today, and who will lead the market in five years?
Who Needs This Report?
- Community organizations considering investment in wind power
- Electric utilities
- Energy regulators
- Industrial or other corporations considering investment in wind power
- Stock analysis firms covering the renewable energy markets
- Venture capital firms analyzing opportunities in the wind power markets
- Wind farm owners
- Wind turbine component manufacturers
- Wind turbine manufacturers
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