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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	On 19 July 2021, representatives of the [https://gwec.net/ Global Wind Energy Coalition] (GWEC) called on G20 members to show leadership in the climate crisis ahead of COP26 by raising national ambitions and urgently laying out ~~concrete~~ plans for increased wind energy production to replace fossil fuels. GWEC is a member-based organisation that represents the wind energy sector.	+	On 19 July 2021, representatives of the [https://gwec.net/ Global Wind Energy Coalition] (GWEC) called on G20 members to show leadership in the climate crisis ahead of COP26 by raising national ambitions and urgently laying out plans for increased wind energy production to replace fossil fuels. GWEC is a member-based organisation that represents the wind energy sector.

	= Letter to G20 nations =		= Letter to G20 nations =

−	In an [https://gwec.net/an-open-letter-from-the-wind-energy-industry-to-g20-and-world-leaders-its-time-to-get-serious-about-renewables/ open letter to the G20], 23 CEOs from the GWEC acknowledged that some measures to address climate change have been made. ~~The~~ letter also pointed out that as of July 2021, net zero pledges from G20 countries still put the world on a 2.4°C global warming pathway, well beyond what is needed to avoid the worst impacts of climate change. According to data collected by the organisation, wind energy and renewable installations are falling short of the trajectory needed to meet international climate goals.	+	In an [https://gwec.net/an-open-letter-from-the-wind-energy-industry-to-g20-and-world-leaders-its-time-to-get-serious-about-renewables/ open letter to the G20], 23 CEOs from the GWEC acknowledged that some measures to address climate change have been made. But the letter also pointed out that as of July 2021, net zero pledges from G20 countries still put the world on a 2.4°C global warming pathway, well beyond what is needed to avoid the worst impacts of climate change. According to data collected by the organisation, wind energy and renewable installations are falling short of the trajectory needed to meet international climate goals.

	The letter was signed by the leaders of some of the largest wind power companies and associations representing the industry in geographies such as the UK, Brazil, China, Mexico and South Africa. The letter mentioned that the [[Net_zero_by_2050\|roadmap]] from the [https://www.iea.org/ International Energy Agency] (IEA) showed that annual wind deployment must quadruple from 93 GW in 2020 to 390 GW in 2030 to meet a net zero by 2050 scenario. Both the IEA and [https://www.irena.org/ International Renewable Energy Agency] (IRENA) are aligned in the total wind energy capacity required for a net zero scenario, which is compatible with a 1.5°C warming pathway, foreseeing a need for 8,265 GW and 8,100 GW by 2050, respectively.		The letter was signed by the leaders of some of the largest wind power companies and associations representing the industry in geographies such as the UK, Brazil, China, Mexico and South Africa. The letter mentioned that the [[Net_zero_by_2050\|roadmap]] from the [https://www.iea.org/ International Energy Agency] (IEA) showed that annual wind deployment must quadruple from 93 GW in 2020 to 390 GW in 2030 to meet a net zero by 2050 scenario. Both the IEA and [https://www.irena.org/ International Renewable Energy Agency] (IRENA) are aligned in the total wind energy capacity required for a net zero scenario, which is compatible with a 1.5°C warming pathway, foreseeing a need for 8,265 GW and 8,100 GW by 2050, respectively.
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−	If current growth rates for wind energy persist, the letter argues that global wind capacity will fall short of the volumes required for carbon neutrality by 2050, with installation shortfalls of as much as 57% ~~by 2050~~.	+	If current growth rates for wind energy persist, the letter argues that global wind capacity will fall short of the volumes required for carbon neutrality by 2050, with installation shortfalls of as much as 57%.

	= Call to action =		= Call to action =

−	To reach the necessary level of deployment, the ~~open~~ letter called on G20 nations to:	+	To reach the necessary level of deployment, the letter called on G20 nations to:

−	# Raise ~~ambition~~ for wind power at national level.	+	# Raise ambitions for wind power at national level.
	# Implement effective policy and regulatory frameworks for procurement and delivery of renewable energy.		# Implement effective policy and regulatory frameworks for procurement and delivery of renewable energy.
	# Commit to clean energy infrastructure plans including grids and transmission.		# Commit to clean energy infrastructure plans including grids and transmission.
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	= Lagging adoption =		= Lagging adoption =

−	Since 2000, wind energy has ~~been able to increase~~ production exponentially while reducing some of its ~~associated~~ costs. It has also helped to create jobs and infrastructure investment. As of 2020, there were approximately 550,000 wind energy workers in China, 260,00 in Brazil, 115,000 in the US and 63,000 in India, according to a global survey by GWEC Market Intelligence.	+	Since 2000, wind energy has increased production exponentially while reducing some of its costs. It has also helped to create jobs and infrastructure investment. As of 2020, there were approximately 550,000 wind energy workers in China, 260,00 in Brazil, 115,000 in the US and 63,000 in India, according to a global survey by GWEC Market Intelligence.

	However, the letter stated that achieving the scale and speed of deployment needed to tap into the employment and infrastructure benefits and achieve net zero ambitions is unrealistic under the present "business as usual" conditions. The signatories feel that global net zero goals will not be realistic unless there is decisive and urgent policy change across the G20 countries.		However, the letter stated that achieving the scale and speed of deployment needed to tap into the employment and infrastructure benefits and achieve net zero ambitions is unrealistic under the present "business as usual" conditions. The signatories feel that global net zero goals will not be realistic unless there is decisive and urgent policy change across the G20 countries.
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	# Spain – 27 GW		# Spain – 27 GW

−	The ~~open~~ letter to the G20 heads of state was also shared with a number of government, energy, finance and institutional leaders, including the leaders of COP26, United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), IRENA, IEA, IMF, World Economic Forum (WEF) and a number of ~~multilateral~~ development banks.	+	The letter to the G20 heads of state was also shared with a number of government, energy, finance and institutional leaders, including the leaders of COP26, United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), IRENA, IEA, IMF, World Economic Forum (WEF) and a number of development banks.

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	The open letter to the G20 heads of state was also shared with a number of government, energy, finance and institutional leaders, including the leaders of COP26, United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), IRENA, IEA, IMF, World Economic Forum (WEF) and a number of multilateral development banks.		The open letter to the G20 heads of state was also shared with a number of government, energy, finance and institutional leaders, including the leaders of COP26, United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), IRENA, IEA, IMF, World Economic Forum (WEF) and a number of multilateral development banks.
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		+	* Key messages from the UN climate change conference.
	* Net zero by 2050.		* Net zero by 2050.
		+	* Net zero carbon 2050.
		+	* Renewable energy.
		+	* The future of UK power generation.
		+	* Wind energy.
		+	* Wind farm.
		+	* Wind turbine.

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	On 19 July 2021, representatives of the [https://gwec.net/ Global Wind Energy Coalition] (GWEC) ~~for COP26~~ called on G20 members to show leadership in the climate crisis by raising national ambitions and urgently laying out concrete plans for increased wind energy production to replace fossil fuels. GWEC is a member-based organisation that represents the wind energy sector.	+	On 19 July 2021, representatives of the [https://gwec.net/ Global Wind Energy Coalition] (GWEC) called on G20 members to show leadership in the climate crisis ahead of COP26 by raising national ambitions and urgently laying out concrete plans for increased wind energy production to replace fossil fuels. GWEC is a member-based organisation that represents the wind energy sector.

	= Letter to G20 nations =		= Letter to G20 nations =

−	In an [https://gwec.net/an-open-letter-from-the-wind-energy-industry-to-g20-and-world-leaders-its-time-to-get-serious-about-renewables/ open letter to the G20], 23 CEOs from the GWEC acknowledged that some measures to address climate change have been made. The letter also pointed out that as of July 2021, net zero pledges from G20 countries still put the world on a 2.4°C global warming pathway, well beyond what is needed to avoid the worst impacts of climate change. According to data collected by the organisation, wind energy and ~~renewables~~ installations are falling short of the trajectory needed to meet international climate goals.	+	In an [https://gwec.net/an-open-letter-from-the-wind-energy-industry-to-g20-and-world-leaders-its-time-to-get-serious-about-renewables/ open letter to the G20], 23 CEOs from the GWEC acknowledged that some measures to address climate change have been made. The letter also pointed out that as of July 2021, net zero pledges from G20 countries still put the world on a 2.4°C global warming pathway, well beyond what is needed to avoid the worst impacts of climate change. According to data collected by the organisation, wind energy and renewable installations are falling short of the trajectory needed to meet international climate goals.

−	The letter is signed by the leaders of some of the largest wind power companies and associations representing the industry in geographies such as the UK, Brazil, China, Mexico and South Africa. The ~~signatories highlight~~ that the roadmap from the [https://www.iea.org/ International Energy Agency] (IEA) ~~shows~~ that annual wind deployment must quadruple from 93 GW in 2020 to 390 GW in 2030 to meet a net zero by 2050 scenario. Both the IEA and [https://www.irena.org/ International Renewable Energy Agency] (IRENA) are aligned in the total wind energy capacity required for a net zero scenario which is compatible with a 1.5°C warming pathway, foreseeing a need for 8,265 GW and 8,100 GW by 2050, respectively.	+	The letter was signed by the leaders of some of the largest wind power companies and associations representing the industry in geographies such as the UK, Brazil, China, Mexico and South Africa. The letter mentioned that the [[Net_zero_by_2050\|roadmap]] from the [https://www.iea.org/ International Energy Agency] (IEA) showed that annual wind deployment must quadruple from 93 GW in 2020 to 390 GW in 2030 to meet a net zero by 2050 scenario. Both the IEA and [https://www.irena.org/ International Renewable Energy Agency] (IRENA) are aligned in the total wind energy capacity required for a net zero scenario, which is compatible with a 1.5°C warming pathway, foreseeing a need for 8,265 GW and 8,100 GW by 2050, respectively.

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	= Call to action =		= Call to action =

−	To reach the necessary level of deployment, the open letter ~~calls~~ on G20 nations to:	+	To reach the necessary level of deployment, the open letter called on G20 nations to:

	# Raise ambition for wind power at national level.		# Raise ambition for wind power at national level.
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	Since 2000, wind energy has been able to increase production exponentially while reducing some of its associated costs. It has also helped to create jobs and infrastructure investment. As of 2020, there were approximately 550,000 wind energy workers in China, 260,00 in Brazil, 115,000 in the US and 63,000 in India, according to a global survey by GWEC Market Intelligence.		Since 2000, wind energy has been able to increase production exponentially while reducing some of its associated costs. It has also helped to create jobs and infrastructure investment. As of 2020, there were approximately 550,000 wind energy workers in China, 260,00 in Brazil, 115,000 in the US and 63,000 in India, according to a global survey by GWEC Market Intelligence.

−	However, the letter ~~states~~ that achieving the scale and speed of deployment needed to tap into the employment and infrastructure benefits and achieve net zero ambitions is unrealistic under the present "business as usual" conditions. The signatories feel that global net zero goals will not be realistic unless there is decisive and urgent policy change across the G20 countries.	+	However, the letter stated that achieving the scale and speed of deployment needed to tap into the employment and infrastructure benefits and achieve net zero ambitions is unrealistic under the present "business as usual" conditions. The signatories feel that global net zero goals will not be realistic unless there is decisive and urgent policy change across the G20 countries.

−	The open letter to the G20 heads of state was also shared with a number of government, energy, finance and institutional leaders, including the leaders of COP26, United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), IRENA, IEA, IMF, World Economic Forum (WEF) and a number of multilateral development banks.	+	As of 2021, the top five wind markets in terms of total installed capacity were:
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−	As of 2021, the top five wind markets in terms of total installed capacity ~~are~~:	+

	# China – 288 GW		# China – 288 GW
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	# India – 39 GW		# India – 39 GW
	# Spain – 27 GW		# Spain – 27 GW
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		+	The open letter to the G20 heads of state was also shared with a number of government, energy, finance and institutional leaders, including the leaders of COP26, United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), IRENA, IEA, IMF, World Economic Forum (WEF) and a number of multilateral development banks.
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		+	* Net zero by 2050.
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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

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	The letter is signed by the leaders of some of the largest wind power companies and associations representing the industry in geographies such as the UK, Brazil, China, Mexico and South Africa. The signatories highlight that the roadmap from the [https://www.iea.org/ International Energy Agency] (IEA) shows that annual wind deployment must quadruple from 93 GW in 2020 to 390 GW in 2030 to meet a net zero by 2050 scenario. Both the IEA and [https://www.irena.org/ International Renewable Energy Agency] (IRENA) are aligned in the total wind energy capacity required for a net zero scenario which is compatible with a 1.5°C warming pathway, foreseeing a need for 8,265 GW and 8,100 GW by 2050, respectively.		The letter is signed by the leaders of some of the largest wind power companies and associations representing the industry in geographies such as the UK, Brazil, China, Mexico and South Africa. The signatories highlight that the roadmap from the [https://www.iea.org/ International Energy Agency] (IEA) shows that annual wind deployment must quadruple from 93 GW in 2020 to 390 GW in 2030 to meet a net zero by 2050 scenario. Both the IEA and [https://www.irena.org/ International Renewable Energy Agency] (IRENA) are aligned in the total wind energy capacity required for a net zero scenario which is compatible with a 1.5°C warming pathway, foreseeing a need for 8,265 GW and 8,100 GW by 2050, respectively.
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	If current growth rates for wind energy persist, the letter argues that global wind capacity will fall short of the volumes required for carbon neutrality by 2050, with installation shortfalls of as much as 57% by 2050.		If current growth rates for wind energy persist, the letter argues that global wind capacity will fall short of the volumes required for carbon neutrality by 2050, with installation shortfalls of as much as 57% by 2050.
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	Since 2000, wind energy has been able to increase production exponentially while reducing some of its associated costs. It has also helped to create jobs and infrastructure investment. As of 2020, there were approximately 550,000 wind energy workers in China, 260,00 in Brazil, 115,000 in the US and 63,000 in India, according to a global survey by GWEC Market Intelligence.		Since 2000, wind energy has been able to increase production exponentially while reducing some of its associated costs. It has also helped to create jobs and infrastructure investment. As of 2020, there were approximately 550,000 wind energy workers in China, 260,00 in Brazil, 115,000 in the US and 63,000 in India, according to a global survey by GWEC Market Intelligence.
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	However, the letter states that achieving the scale and speed of deployment needed to tap into the employment and infrastructure benefits and achieve net zero ambitions is unrealistic under the present "business as usual" conditions. The signatories feel that global net zero goals will not be realistic unless there is decisive and urgent policy change across the G20 countries.		However, the letter states that achieving the scale and speed of deployment needed to tap into the employment and infrastructure benefits and achieve net zero ambitions is unrealistic under the present "business as usual" conditions. The signatories feel that global net zero goals will not be realistic unless there is decisive and urgent policy change across the G20 countries.

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= Introduction =

On 19 July 2021, representatives of the [https://gwec.net/ Global Wind Energy Coalition] (GWEC) for COP26 called on G20 members to show leadership in the climate crisis by raising national ambitions and urgently laying out concrete plans for increased wind energy production to replace fossil fuels. GWEC is a member-based organisation that represents the wind energy sector.

= Letter to G20 nations =

In an [https://gwec.net/an-open-letter-from-the-wind-energy-industry-to-g20-and-world-leaders-its-time-to-get-serious-about-renewables/ open letter to the G20], 23 CEOs from the GWEC acknowledged that some measures to address climate change have been made. The letter also pointed out that as of July 2021, net zero pledges from G20 countries still put the world on a 2.4°C global warming pathway, well beyond what is needed to avoid the worst impacts of climate change. According to data collected by the organisation, wind energy and renewables installations are falling short of the trajectory needed to meet international climate goals.

The letter is signed by the leaders of some of the largest wind power companies and associations representing the industry in geographies such as the UK, Brazil, China, Mexico and South Africa. The signatories highlight that the roadmap from the [https://www.iea.org/ International Energy Agency] (IEA) shows that annual wind deployment must quadruple from 93 GW in 2020 to 390 GW in 2030 to meet a net zero by 2050 scenario. Both the IEA and [https://www.irena.org/ International Renewable Energy Agency] (IRENA) are aligned in the total wind energy capacity required for a net zero scenario which is compatible with a 1.5°C warming pathway, foreseeing a need for 8,265 GW and 8,100 GW by 2050, respectively.

If current growth rates for wind energy persist, the letter argues that global wind capacity will fall short of the volumes required for carbon neutrality by 2050, with installation shortfalls of as much as 57% by 2050.

= Call to action =

To reach the necessary level of deployment, the open letter calls on G20 nations to:

# Raise ambition for wind power at national level.
# Implement effective policy and regulatory frameworks for procurement and delivery of renewable energy.
# Commit to clean energy infrastructure plans including grids and transmission.
# Agree effective and credible carbon pricing mechanisms.
# Align national and regional finance flows with benchmarks for a net 1.5°C-compliant pathway.
# Develop cohesive and inclusive policies which dedicate public resources to the shift to a net zero economy.

= Lagging adoption =

Since 2000, wind energy has been able to increase production exponentially while reducing some of its associated costs. It has also helped to create jobs and infrastructure investment. As of 2020, there were approximately 550,000 wind energy workers in China, 260,00 in Brazil, 115,000 in the US and 63,000 in India, according to a global survey by GWEC Market Intelligence.

However, the letter states that achieving the scale and speed of deployment needed to tap into the employment and infrastructure benefits and achieve net zero ambitions is unrealistic under the present "business as usual" conditions. The signatories feel that global net zero goals will not be realistic unless there is decisive and urgent policy change across the G20 countries.

The open letter to the G20 heads of state was also shared with a number of government, energy, finance and institutional leaders, including the leaders of COP26, United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), IRENA, IEA, IMF, World Economic Forum (WEF) and a number of multilateral development banks.

As of 2021, the top five wind markets in terms of total installed capacity are:

# China – 288 GW
# US – 122 GW
# Germany – 63 GW
# India – 39 GW
# Spain – 27 GW

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