Market Status 2013
RSS feedThe state of world wind power in 2013. While wind faces tough year but fledgling markets offer hope.
The Americas
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Brazil Brazil - Lack of grid connections keeps wind farms offline
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Canada Canada - Record year ahead as thoughts turn to future
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Costa Rica Latin America - Southern trio prepares to tap into big wind potential
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Mexico Mexico - Top two slot confirmed as capacity more than doubles
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United States United States - Last-minute PTC reprieve leaves boom and bust cycle
Middle East and Africa
Asia-Pacific
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Australia Australia - Capacity set to rise amid policy uncertainty
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China China - Industry looks to policy support in slump period
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Japan Japan - Growth to flatline until policy is clarified
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India India - Uncertainty slows growth after support is scrapped
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Bangladesh South Asia - Banks hamper Pakistan's plans for rapid growth
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Philippines South-east Asia - Modest additions but scene is set for expansion
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South Korea South Korea - Renewables standard gives boost to projects
Europe
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Austria Austria - Bumper wind years defy European slump
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Estonia Baltic States - Huge wind gains expected over the coming years
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Belgium Belgium - Holding steady despite policy struggles
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Bulgaria Bulgaria - Zero growth on the cards as access charge imposed
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Czech Republic Czech Republic - Policy uncertainty could thwart wind power growth
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Denmark Denmark - High hopes as country exceeds European target
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Finland Finland - Long way to go to meet European energy target
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France France - Offshore prospects bright as onshore wind flops
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Germany Germany - Concern over renewables levy controversies
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Greece Greece and Cyprus - Minimal growth battles against curtailment
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Hungary Hungary - Stagnating capacity may challenge 2020 target
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Ireland Ireland - Hopes for grid upgrades to avoid further curtailment
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Italy Italy - Depression expected as market policy tightens
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Netherlands The Netherlands - Government renews commitment to wind
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Poland - Uncertainty and falling revenues hit industry
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Portugal Portugal - Financial bailout is death toll for wind development
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Romania Romania - Wind set for bumper year despite financing pains
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Spain Spain - Uncertain future for wind as moratorium is enacted
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Sweden Sweden - Growth to slow after surging in previous years
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Russia Ukraine And Russia - Slow and steady increases in wind capacity
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United Kingdom United Kingdom - Positive progress with room for improvement
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Turkey Turkey - Growth is expected as investors move in
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