In 2012, new installations had already jumped to 296MW,from very low figures in the previous five years before a reform of therenewable energy support scheme called Ökostromgesetz (Ecological ElectricityAct).

“For a second year in a row more wind energy capacity hasbeen installed than ever before,” says Stefan Moidl, managing director of theAustrian wind power association IG Windkraft.

“That shows the positive impact of the Ökostromgesetz of2012.”

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