The World of Wind Power – The WWEApodcast Archiv
34 Episoden
35 Minuten
The International Renewable Energy Agency IRENA has become a key player on the international level, 15 years after its foundation in Bonn. WWEA was one of the first proponents and active supporters of the initiative to create IRENA and has been working closely with the agency since then.
The 14th IRENA Assembly has just been concluded in Abu Dhabi, and Monica Oliphant as well as Stefan Gsänger attended the event in person. They talk about the current work of IRENA, about how WWEA has been able to intensify its ties with IRENA and especially how the Coalition for Action works – IRENA’s branch to work with non-governmental stakeholders.
The 14th IRENA Assembly has just been concluded in Abu Dhabi, and Monica Oliphant as well as Stefan Gsänger attended the event in person. They talk about the current work of IRENA, about how WWEA has been able to intensify its ties with IRENA and especially how the Coalition for Action works – IRENA’s branch to work with non-governmental stakeholders.
53 Minuten
With around 4 gigawatts of installed capacity, North Africa has become an attractive destination for wind power investment. Morocco and Egypt in particular dominate wind power in the region, which also includes major oil and gas exporting countries.
Khalid Benhamou, managing director of Sahara Wind and board member of the World Wind Energy Association, describes the current situation in his home country of Morocco and in North Africa. Blessed with excellent wind resources and dynamic population growth, the countries of the region are ready to play their part in the future global supply of renewable energy.
Morocco, in particular, has made tremendous progress in electrifying the whole country with renewables and is aiming to become an energy exporter, mainly in the form of green hydrogen.
Khalid Benhamou, managing director of Sahara Wind and board member of the World Wind Energy Association, describes the current situation in his home country of Morocco and in North Africa. Blessed with excellent wind resources and dynamic population growth, the countries of the region are ready to play their part in the future global supply of renewable energy.
Morocco, in particular, has made tremendous progress in electrifying the whole country with renewables and is aiming to become an energy exporter, mainly in the form of green hydrogen.
34 Minuten
With 4,9 Gigawatt of capacity added in 2023 alone, Brazil has become one of the most dynamic wind markets and the third largest market for new wind turbine.
Dr. Everaldo Feitosa, enterpreneur and co-founder of the Brazilian as well as the World Wind Energy Association, explains the history of wind power in Brazil, the first steps, and how Brazil has become a global wind power leader.
As the country is blessed in particular with wind, sun and hydro resources, the main challenge is today the smart integration of those renewable energy sources. Brazil demonstrates that 100% renewable energy is not just a vision but a reality that needs to be managed well.
Dr. Everaldo Feitosa, enterpreneur and co-founder of the Brazilian as well as the World Wind Energy Association, explains the history of wind power in Brazil, the first steps, and how Brazil has become a global wind power leader.
As the country is blessed in particular with wind, sun and hydro resources, the main challenge is today the smart integration of those renewable energy sources. Brazil demonstrates that 100% renewable energy is not just a vision but a reality that needs to be managed well.
32 Minuten
The year 2023 has brought a new record with more than 117 Gigawatt of new wind power capacity - China alone added 75 Gigawatt. Wind power covers now around 10% of the global power demand, another milestone towards a 100% renewable energy supply.
WWEA President Dr. Irfan Mirza and WWEA Secretary General Stefan Gsänger present the global wind power statistics 2023 and talk about the current market situation as well as the longer-term market trends for wind power. What are the market drivers, which countries play important roles and how to mobilise citizens and communities?
WWEA President Dr. Irfan Mirza and WWEA Secretary General Stefan Gsänger present the global wind power statistics 2023 and talk about the current market situation as well as the longer-term market trends for wind power. What are the market drivers, which countries play important roles and how to mobilise citizens and communities?
