Currently, less than 4 percent of the EU’s electricity consumptionThe electricity consumption is currently rising, in private applications as well as in industries. Energy efficient equipment as one method to reduce consumption. is met by wind power, but the windWind occurs due to different temperature levels in the atmosphere (troposphere) which are heated up by the sun. A typical example are the trade winds at the equator where the sun is most powerful.. has potential to meet 28 percent of the demand by 2030, according to the European Wind EnergyWind power is the conversion of wind energy into a useful form, such as electricity, using wind turbines. By 2010, a single wind turbine can produce several MW of electric power. Technology Platform (TPWind). In its Strategic Research Agenda TPWind presents a vision in which wind energyThe ability to perform work, mainly kinetic, potential, thermal energy, but also in forms of gravitational, sound, elastic and electromagnetic energy. covers 12-14 percent of the EU’s electricityA form of energy having magnetic, radiant and chemical effects. Electric current is created by a flow of electrons. consumption by 2020, with a total installed capacity of 180 gigawatts.

By 2030, this could be increased to 300 gigawatts. Final focus will be strengthening European wind powerWind power is the conversion of wind energy into a useful form, such as electricity, using wind turbines. By 2010, a single wind turbine can produce several MW of electric power. exports. Fulfilling this vision will be a major industrial and technological challenge, and it requires both policy-makers and sector players implement strategic action in technology and policy research.