Redefining Energy 178. Delivering the Wind Reset - May25
May 5, 2025
Ben Backwell, Chair of the Global Wind Energy Council, offers sharp insights on the wind industry from Brazil. He discusses the competitive landscape, emphasizing China's dominance in the market and the challenges faced by U.S. offshore projects. The conversation delves into the 'wind reset' concept, aiming to tackle structural hurdles for growth. Despite the industry's struggles against misinformation and political opposition, Ben highlights wind energy's critical role in the transition to clean, secure power. Hope remains despite the turmoil!
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Wind Energy Rapid Growth
- Wind energy has grown remarkably, doubling installations in the last 10 years.
- It now produces significant energy with high capacity factors, key for the energy transition.
Wind Industry Faces Political Attacks
- The wind industry faces cultural and political attacks mainly from extreme right and fossil fuel interests.
- These attacks undermine freedom and progress toward clean energy.
Political Delays Hamper Wind Growth
- Wind energy's economics are compelling and installation capabilities have vastly improved.
- Political and regulatory delays are the main obstacles, not economic or technical issues.