European and US Wind Scene

SWEDEN:-Sweden has windpower capacity of 1.6 GW. Their wind energy assocaition is called Svensk Vindenergy. Every year Sweden adds some 500 MW.By 2012 it will hve 3GW capacity.

SPAIN:- Who is not familiar with GAMESA? This country ranks 3rd in the world in wind power generation. Energos is another windfarm developer in Spain.

GERMANY:- This is the leader in Europe in wind energy sector. WPD is another windfarm developer there in addition to Bard. REpower is major turbine maker there.

UK:- Clipper windpower is a big player there.

US and CANADA:- NextEra is the largest windfarm owner in states. they have a National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) developing the technology. Avista is known for its mega projects. Horizon Wind Energy belongs to Portugese EDP Renovaveis. Other players are Iberdola Renovables, E.ON, First Wind Energy, Eurus, Eneland EverPower.In Canada, Southpoint wind is major player.