Industry urges governments to 'quadruple wind power roll out to keep 1.5C alive'

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Offshore wind farm in Jianlong, China. Credit: GWEC
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Offshore wind farm in Jianlong, China. Credit: GWEC

Rapid installation rate seen during 2021 underlines industry's resilience, Global Wind Energy Council argues, as it warns roll out needs to accelerate further to deliver on climate goals

The global wind industry has shown impressive resilience through the COVID-19 pandemic, but growth rates still need to quadruple by 2030 if the sector is to play a full role in keeping the Paris Agreement's...

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