Feb. 3, 2010
The European Amalgamation looked to wind energy to bring 39% of its new power command in 2009, spanking natural gas and solar energy, information settle on. The European Twirl Staying power Encircle in information published Wednesday display the EU looked to wind energy in 2009 manager than other sources. New wind energy in the EU made up 39% of the new energy projects in 2009, in the midst of natural gas making up 26% followed by 16% for solar energy, the EWEA held. Meanwhile, the EU decommissioned manager coal and nuclear facilities than were installed in 2009, telltale renewable energy made up 61% of the new command in 2009.
Christian Kjaer, the better superintendent of EWEA, held the significant confirms that wind and other renewable resources are rob popper in the European commune, silky dressed in tough financial times. "It is a appealing improve in a fierce appointment," he held. European nations deceased manager than 18 billion on new wind farms in 2009, marking the fly appointment in a row that renewable energy made up a significant characteristic of new investments. All-inclusive wind command for the EU sits at 74,767 MWs at this moment, up from 64,719 MW at the end of 2008. Germany boasts the principal wind command of any EU devotee.
