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Germany is a world leader in the use of wind energy

Germany sets an example to other states in the use of wind energy. 2012 was marked by the rise of German wind energy. Over the past year, 1008 new wind generators (Windkraftanlage) were installed. The total electric power from these facilities amounted to 2,439 megawatts. Today, the share of wind energy in Germany’s total energy balance is 8%. A detailed report was provided by: BWE (Federal Association of Wind Energy) together with VDMA (Association of Industrial Manufacturers.

Germany windmills

Germany sets an example to other states in the use of wind energy. 2012 was marked by the rise of German wind energy. Over the past year, 1008 new wind generators (Windkraftanlage) were installed. The total electric power from these facilities amounted to 2,439 megawatts.

Today, the share of wind energy in Germany’s total energy balance is 8%. A detailed report was provided by: BWE (Federal Association of Wind Energy) together with VDMA (Association of Industrial Equipment Manufacturers and Mechanical Engineers of Germany).

Wind Generator (Windkraftanlage)

In 2012, the total capacity of German wind generators increased by 20%. It amounted to 31,300 megawatts (which corresponds to the capacity of forty thermal power plants). Today, 23 thousand wind turbines are installed and operate on the territory of the state.

Most wind generators are used in Schleswig-Holstein and the Lower Saxony region. In total, 289 units were installed in the regions over the year, with a total capacity of 694 megawatts. Least of all windmills in Baden-Württemberg. In 2012, 9 wind turbines were commissioned in federal land.

The wind turbine installation program is subsidized by the German government.

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