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		Wind energy meets PC Control for the next energy boom
				With around 19,800 megawatts of newly installed wind power capacity, 2007 was a record year for the wind energy sector. The capacity installed worldwide increased to 94,000 megawatts. Germany was top of the international ranking list with 22,200 MW, followed by the USA with a total capacity of around 16,800 MW, Spain with approx. 15,200 MW and India with approx. 8,000 MW. China was in fifth position with an installed capacity of around 6,000 MW. The global wind power boom is a result of growing concern about climate change, security of supply and dwindling oil resources in combination with the fact that wind power is becoming increasingly cost-effective. ... download PDF file