According to the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) 2022 report, the wind industry has had its second best year to date. Country Energy General Manager Ali Aydın, who stated that the world avoids more than 1.2 billion tons of carbon dioxide gas every year with a total global wind energy capacity of 837 GW, draws attention to the global climate goals and the implications of the GWEC for the following periods.

According to data from the GWEC Global Wind Report 2022, global wind power capacity has reached a total of 837 GW, an improvement of 93.6 GW with a growth of 12 compared to the previous year. Of the continents with the largest number of wind energy installations, Asia and the US took first place, while the European continent, including Turkey, took third place. While 72.5 GW capacity was commissioned in onshore wind power plants, 21.1 GW capacity was commissioned in the offshore wind market, a threefold increase from 2020. Country Energy General Manager Ali Aydın, who emphasizes that wind energy plays a crucial role in the global developments in sustainable and clean energy production, argues that the fact that we can avoid more than 1.2 billion tons of CO2 emissions annually thanks to wind energy in the world is a concrete proof of this role.

Thanks to wind energy, the world is a long way from 1.2 billion tons of carbon dioxide!

Global onshore wind installations were 18 percent lower in 2021 than a year earlier as a result of slowing wind growth in the world’s two largest wind energy markets, China and the United States. On the other hand, it had the best year in offshore wind history. While a total of 21.1 GW of offshore wind capacity was commissioned, the market share in new installations reached 22.5. Ali Aydın drew attention to the importance of wind energy investments by countries struggling with the climate crisis threatening our future lives, saying that the current increase in wind energy capacity to 837 GW on a global scale is helping to generate more than 1.2 billion tons of carbon dioxide each. years, and that the volume of the wind energy industry He argues that as the scale increases, the impact on climate goals will also increase.

4x more growth required for a net zero carbon journey

The global wind energy industry continues to accelerate and develop day by day. Country Energy General Manager Ali Aydın said: “The market is in a positive period of growth, but despite the record data we have seen over the past two years, this growth rate is not sufficient to achieve both the net zero carbon target and ensure energy security.” issued a statement. Aydın said: “The current global situation shows that energy policy is also changing, but if the world is to remain loyal to 1.5°C and net zero targets in the coming period, a new and more proactive approach will Policy making at the global level is needed.” He stressed the risk of missing climate targets. Aydın argues that the future of the wind power industry is bright and also draws attention to the detailed conclusions obtained from the GWEC report.

1. The increase must continue until 2030. To stay within the 1.5°C global warming limit set in the Paris climate agreement, reach the net-zero targets and have a cleaner environment, new wind energy installations must be quadrupled over the next ten years.

2. Energy systems are becoming more complex and interconnected. The current energy crisis is the result of energy markets built around fossil fuels. Therefore, the orientation towards renewable and green energy sources must increase, and at this stage countries and communities must work together to combat climate change.

3. Public-private sector cooperation and support is needed. The wind energy industry must align with social and ecological values ​​during the climate crisis. Policymakers, on the other hand, need to reassess markets to align them with economic and social goals in countries, and streamline permitting processes in all processes, such as land allocations for a greener future. At this point, an international framework needs to be put in place to balance the increasing competition as the market develops.

4. Requires workforce planning and network investments. The role of the wind energy industry in the transition to clean energy is paramount. Personnel planning and policies must be prioritized for large-scale deployment of renewable energy. Investments in networks should triple their current level by 2030.