JRC Wind Energy Status Report: 2016 Edition

Publication article | | VAZQUEZ HERNANDEZ Cristina, TELSNIG Thomas, VILLALBA PRADAS Anahi

This report presents the market status and the technology development of onshore and offshore wind energy. It addresses the latest technological developments in the sector and outlines the policy support at European level.

Abstract

This report presents the status and development of main market, technology and regulatory issues of onshore and offshore wind energy. Global installed capacity reaches a new record year after year. This intense growth is enabled by the strong and fast technological development of wind energy and new solutions and innovations that continuously emerge aiming to reduce the energy cost. As technology is becoming more competitive, policy support in EU Member States keeps adapting.

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EUR - Scientific and Technical Research Reports

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