Stefan Gsänger/WWEA

The World of Wind Power – The WWEApodcast

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The WWEApodcast provides first-hand information on the latest developments in the world of wind energy - on markets, policies, people, technology or socio-economic aspects - on a fortnightly basis. In each episode, WWEA Secretary General Stefan Gsänger talks for 30 minutes with an expert from the WWEA network, which spans all continents and covers all wind sectors.

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Episodes

Wind Power in Canada – from fossil extraction nation to renewable energy powerhouse? With Andrea Kraj and Stefan Gsänger 30.04.2024 41:07

Canada is one of the largest countries on the planet, and as such is blessed with natural resources. During the 20th century, however, the country began to exploit its fossil energy resources and has become one of the largest emitters of greenhouse gases per capita. However, the country has already made good progress in harnessing its vast renewable energy resources, notably wind power. What is th...

The International Renewable Energy Agency as a driver of the international energy transformation? Report from the IRENA Assembly with Monica Oliphant and Stefan Gsänger 18.04.2024 34:44

The International Renewable Energy Agency IRENA has become a key player on the international level, 15 years after its foundation in Bonn. WWEA was one of the first proponents and active supporters of the initiative to create IRENA and has been working closely with the agency since then. The 14th IRENA Assembly has just been concluded in Abu Dhabi, and Monica Oliphant as well as Stefan Gsänger att...

Wind Power in North Africa: Transforming Energy Systems from Fossil to Wind | with Khalid Benhamou and Stefan Gsänger 04.04.2024 52:58

With around 4 gigawatts of installed capacity, North Africa has become an attractive destination for wind power investment. Morocco and Egypt in particular dominate wind power in the region, which also includes major oil and gas exporting countries. Khalid Benhamou, managing director of Sahara Wind and board member of the World Wind Energy Association, describes the current situation in his home c...

Wind Power in Brazil: More than 100% Renewable Power | with Dr. Everaldo Feitosa and Stefan Gsänger 25.03.2024 34:17

With 4,9 Gigawatt of capacity added in 2023 alone, Brazil has become one of the most dynamic wind markets and the third largest market for new wind turbine. Dr. Everaldo Feitosa, enterpreneur and co-founder of the Brazilian as well as the World Wind Energy Association, explains the history of wind power in Brazil, the first steps, and how Brazil has become a global wind power leader. As the countr...

Another new record for new wind power in 2023: Where wind energy stands globally – with WWEA President Dr. Irfan Mirza and WWEA Secretary General Stefan Gsänger 05.03.2024 31:56

The year 2023 has brought a new record with more than 117 Gigawatt of new wind power capacity - China alone added 75 Gigawatt. Wind power covers now around 10% of the global power demand, another milestone towards a 100% renewable energy supply. WWEA President Dr. Irfan Mirza and WWEA Secretary General Stefan Gsänger present the global wind power statistics 2023 and talk about the current market s...