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This report examines the varying future estimates of wind energy in Europe and globally. Analyzing data from IEA, EU Commission, and EWEA, it contrasts wind energy growth with nuclear energy trends. Comparisons include electricity generation and primary energy consumption.
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Varying future estimates of wind in Europe (IEA,EU Commission, EWEA)
Varying future estimates of wind in the world (IEA,EU Commission, EWEA)
Wind compared to Nuclear – The first 16 years(Wind 1991-2006, Nuclear 1961- 1976) Source: IAEA, EWEA
World - 2004 TWh % electricity Mtoe % primary energy Nuclear 2.740 16% 714 6% Hydro 2.809 16% 242 2% Source: IEA
European Union - 2004 TWh % electricity Mtoe % primary energy Nuclear 988 31% 257 14.6% Hydro 300 10% 26 1.48% Source: IEA