Date: Monday, 15 June 2026; 18th Annual Day.
Organizers:
- The European Wind Energy Association
- The Global Wind Energy Council
Objectives:
Global Wind Day is annually observed for the following purposes:
- To raise awareness of the importance of wind as a renewable energy source in sustainable development.
- To highlight the power wind energy holds to reshape energy systems, decarbonize economies, and change the world.
- To promote the usage of wind energy in daily life and business.
Inception:
Global Wind Day started in Europe in 2007 and went global in 2009.
History:
In 2007, the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) organized the Wind Day for the first time.
In 2009, the European Wind Energy Association collaborated with the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) to make Wind Day a worldwide event.
Why do we mark the Global Wind Day?
Wind is a sustainable, cost-effective energy source that will never run out. It is not dependent upon fossil fuels, making it a clean energy source. Investing in wind energy means spending less on fossil fuel imports and reducing CO2 emissions. It is one of the effective solutions to help lessen pollutants and mitigate climate warming on our planet.
Many companies, governments, and other industries have adopted wind energy as an alternative power source. According to the International Energy Agency, wind energy currently covers approximately 5% of the world’s electricity consumption. By 2030, it is projected to reach 9% of the world’s electricity demand and more than 24% of the European demand for electricity.
Global Wind Day is an important day for people to learn more about wind and this important type of energy. It is an important opportunity to promote the usage of wind energy in daily life and business.
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