Global Wind Report 2016

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The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) released its flagship publication Global Wind Report: Annual Market Update 2016.

More than 54 GW of clean renewable wind power was installed across the global market in 2016, which now comprises more than 90 countries, including 9 with more than 10,000 MW installed, and 29 which have now passed the 1,000 MW mark. Cumulative capacity grew by 12.6% to reach a total of 486.8 GW.