Wind Energy, 2013 Edition
The IEA Wind Power Technology Roadmap 2013 Edition recognises the very significant
progress made since the first edition was published in 2009. The technology continues
to improve rapidly, and costs of generation from land-based wind installations continue
to fall. Wind power is now being deployed in countries with good resources without
any dedicated financial incentives.
The 2013 Edition targets an increased share (15% to 18%) of global electricity to
be provided by wind power in 2050, compared to 12% in the original roadmap of 2009.
However, increasing levels of low-cost wind still require predictable, supportive
regulatory environments and appropriate market designs. The challenges of integrating
higher levels of variable wind power into the grid need to be addressed. For offshore
wind, much remains to be done to develop appropriate large-scale systems and to reduce
costs.
The 2013 Wind Power Roadmap also provides updated analysis on the barriers that exist
for the technology and suggests ways to address them, including legal and regulatory
recommendations.
Published on December 02, 2013
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