Last year represented a 21% capacity increase on the 2GW added in 2011, says a study for the German Wind Energy Association (BWE) and VDMA Power Systems, an engineering trade body.

“Germany is a pillar of strength in a turbulent global market where wind energy is concerned,” claims Thorsten Herdan, managing director of VDMA PS, which is predicting a global decline in installations of up to 10% this year.

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