The question is not if CO2 emissions should be reduced, but how.
The world must prepare to use other forms of energy in addition to the conventional energy sources in the future. We need to think about sustainable alternatives now if we are to continue to meet the world’s increasing energy consumption and to stop the dramatic climate changes we are already experiencing. We have a choice, but we don't have the time to wait.
In terms of reducing CO2 emissions, wind power is currently the cleanest and best option. There is an unlimited supply – and it’s free. In addition, substantial capacity can be built up quickly, offering the energy independence demanded by the world's largest and fastest-growing economies.
Vestas expects that the present wind power share of about 1% of global power consumption will grow to at least 10% by 2020. The targets for renewable power in the EU and China will account for 20% and 15%, respectively, in 2020, and the US is expected to adopt similar targets. These targets mean that installed capacity is set to rise from 75,000 MW in 2006 to at least 1,000,000 MW in 2020, which translates into annual growth of more than 20%.
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