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BWEA Small Wind System UK Market Report 2009
April 22, 2009
This year's BWEA Small Wind System UK Market Report was launched at April's International Small Wind Conference.
The report assesses the current size and dynamic of the world's second largest market for small wind systems, the United Kingdom. Currently, 82% of the UK market is supplied by UK based manufacturers who also export significant proportions of output to over 100 countries world wide.
Beyond offering indications towards future market development, this report also provides an introduction to small wind system technology, explains the current UK and export market and discusses the continued growth for the sector both in the UK and overseas.
Key findings :
- Over 500 UK based jobs created in 2008;
- The UK micro and small wind industry now provides 1,880 UK based jobs;
- UK SWS installed capacity now exceeds 20MW, with 7.24MW installed in 2008 alone;
- Over 10,000 small wind systems deployed in the UK since 2005;
- Export revenue for UK manufacturers doubles between 2007 and 2008;
- Over 10,000 small wind system exported by UK manufacturers since 2005;
- UK manufacturers now export 50% of output to over 100 countries;
- UK manufacturers currently hold an 82% revenue share of the UK market.
Click here to view the report (PDF format)
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