Wind Energy Associations

The American Wind Energy Association

With over 2,400 members & advocates, the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) is the hub of the wind energy industry.

AWEA promotes wind energy as a clean source of electricity for consumers around the world.

AWEA is a national trade association representing wind power project developers, equipment suppliers, services providers, parts manufacturers, utilities, researchers, and others involved in the wind industry - one of the world's fastest growing energy industries. In addition, AWEA represents hundreds of wind energy advocates from around the world.

The Association provides up-to-date information on:
  - wind energy projects operating;
  - new projects in various stages of development;
  - companies working in the wind energy field;
  - technology development; and
  - policy developments related to wind and other renewable energy development." ... more

The European Wind Energy Association

"The European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) is the only association representing the interests of the wind energy community at an international level. The main objective of EWEA is to ensure that the general public, the media, decision makers and politicians are made aware of the reality of wind power, and understand the rapid progress being made in the industry which will allow wind energy to play an increasing role as a clean power for generations." ... more

Canadian Wind Energy Association

"The Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) is a non-profit trade association that promotes the appropriate development and application of all aspects of wind energy in Canada, including the creation of a suitable policy environment.

Established in 1984, CanWEA represents the wind energy community - organizations and individuals who are directly involved in the development and application of wind energy technology, products and services.

Our members are Canada's wind energy leaders. They are wind energy owners, operators, manufacturers, project developers, consultants, and service providers, and other organizations and individuals interested in supporting Canada's wind energy industry." ... more

The New Zealand Wind Energy Association

"The New Zealand Wind Energy Association (NZWEA) is a membership-based industry association that works towards the development of wind as a reliable, sustainable, clean and commercially viable energy source.

"We aim to fairly represent wind energy to the public, government and the energy sector. Our focus is on utility-scale wind generation (generally over 100 kilowatts). We are a central point for information for our members and a trusted voice in the debate about wind energy in New Zealand.

We firmly believe that wind energy has an important role to play in the future of New Zealand's power generation portfolio.

We work hard to ensure that New Zealand's world class wind energy resource is harnessed in a responsible and sustainable manner for our generation and generations to come." ... more

RenewableUK

"RenewableUK is the trade and professional body for the UK wind and marine renewables industries. Formed in 1978, and with 638 corporate members, RenewableUK is the leading renewable energy trade association in the UK.

In 2004, RenewableUK expanded its mission to champion wave and tidal energy and use the Association's experience to guide these technologies along the same path to commercialisation.

Our primary purpose is to promote the use of wind, wave and tidal power in and around the UK. We act as a central point for information for our membership and as a lobbying group to promote wind energy and marine renewables to government, industry, the media and the public. We research and find solutions to current issues and generally act as the forum for the UK wind, wave and tidal industry, and have an annual turnover in excess of four million pounds." ... more

France Energie Eolienne (FEE)

"Fondée en 1996, l'association France Energie Eolienne (FEE) rassemble aujourd'hui plus de 230 membres professionnels qui participent au développement harmonieux de la filière éolienne en France. La FEE constitue, depuis 2005, la branche éolienne du Syndicat des énergies renouvelables (SER).

Le SER est ouvert aux industriels des énergies renouvelables et aux professionnels (bureaux d'études, constructeurs, producteurs, etc.) dont l'activité est liée aux énergies renouvelables.

Le SER rassemble aujourd'hui plus de 500 entreprises ou association d'entreprises. 230 d'entre elles sont membres de France Energie Eolienne. Plus de mille entreprises sont par ailleurs représentées au travers des associations adhérentes.

La FEE, et le SER, œuvrent à la promotion maitrisée et équilibrée de l'énergie éolienne en France, en intervenant auprès de tous les acteurs de cette filière. Elle a pour objet d'étudier et de défendre les droits et les intérêts de ses membres, professionnels de la filière éolienne. A cette fin, elle les représente auprès des pouvoirs publics, nationaux, européens et régionaux ainsi qu'auprès des instances de régulation. La FEE fait également valoir les bénéfices des activités de la filière éolienne auprès de l'opinion publique et des médias.

Le SER et la FEE effectuent de manière générale toute action utile au développement de la filière éolienne." ... more

European Wind Energy - IEA Wind

"The International Energy Agency (IEA) Wind agreement is a vehicle for member countries to exchange information on the planning and execution of national large-scale wind system projects and to undertake co-operative research and development (R&D) projects called Tasks or Annexes.

In 2012, there are 25 contracting parties to this agreement. The contracting parties are designated by the 20 Member Countries, the European Commission, the Chinese Wind Energy Association, and the European Wind Energy Association. (Italy and Norway have two contracting parties.)

Overall control of information exchange and the R&D Tasks is vested in the Executive Committee (ExCo). The ExCo consists of a Member and an Alternate Member from each contracting party that has signed the Implementing Agreement. Most countries are represented by one contracting party such as a government department or agency. Alternate members are often selected from research organizations within the Member Country." ... more

SAWEA - South African Wind Energy Association"

The objective of SAWEA (South African Wind Energy Association) is the removal of obstacles to the implementation of sustainable wind energy activities in Southern Africa. SAWEA was started in 1998 and has operated on a voluntary base with limited funds until mid-2010

SAWEA is the leading trade and professional body representing the wind industry in South Africa. As the voice of South Africa's wind industry, SAWEA's primary purpose is to promote the sustainable use of wind energy in South Africa acting as a central point of contact for information for its members, and as a group promoting wind energy to government, industry, the media and the public.

Our members comprise both national and international developers, manufacturers, and stakeholders working in the industry, and aggregates a substantial amount of knowledge and expertise in a wide range of areas.

The revenue generated from SAWEA events is used to advance the wind industry through policy analysis and promotion, to ensure wind industry interests are addressed in renewable energy legislation, to communicate the benefits of wind energy to all. ONLY SAWEA puts your financial contribution to work advancing the wind energy industry." ... more

Africa Wind And Energy Association

"The African Wind Energy Association (AfriWEA) was founded in 2002 in order to encourage manufacturers, developers, governments, renewable energy owners and individuals to promote and support wind energy development on the African continent. In November 2003 they organised the 2nd Annual World Wind Energy Association conference in Cape Town, attended by over 1000 delegates from over 50 countries. Today, the membership exceeds 943 people in 75 countries all over the Globe.

AfriWEA aims to become an influential umbrella organisation representing the wind energy sector in Africa and thus assisting interaction and co-operation between all energy players. It will be a network through which support around the world will be obtained or given on wind energy matters. In this way it shall promote the development of and investment in wind energy on the continent. All its activities are based on principles of finding alternatives to fossil fuelled power because of the threat it imposes to our global climate, and that national and local governments have a responsibility (and should be encouraged at every opportunity) to incorporate strategies for renewable energy schemes into their policies."... more

InWEA - Indian Wind Energy Association
"The Indian Wind Energy Association (InWEA) was set up in 2002 as a not-for-profit organisation under the Societies Act. InWEA with more than 300 members is dedicated to promotion and development of wind power in India.

Since its inception InWEA has worked consistently towards removing barriers to wind power development and creation of an enabling regulatory and policy environment for investments in this sector.

The association is also a member of several international and national industry bodies such as the World Wind Energy Association, the European Wind Energy Association, CII, FICCI and ASSOCHAM among others.

InWEA Mission
To utilize the wind energy resources in the country in an optimal manner and thereby contribute to the country's quest for affordable, clean energy as well as energy security.

To promote and spread awareness about the benefits of wind energy and the crucial role it can play in ensuring a sustainable path for the country's economic and social development.

To ensure that the industry develops in a sustainable manner by protecting the interests of all stakeholders." ... more

The Latin America Wind Energy Association
"The Wind Energy Association Latin America, LAWEA, promotes the use of Wind Energy as a clean electricity source to be supplied to Latin America countries.

The Mission
Give a new breathe to Latin America energy generation, empowering a clean, renewable, stable and unlimited source of energy. The mission of LAWEA is to promote the usage of wind energy in Latin America through education, popularization, advocacy and networking initiatives.

The Vision
Latin America united by a strong wind energy network and a future empowered naturally by the wind.

Objective
  - To promote a clean, unlimited and renewable energy, to improve the quality of life in Latin America and worldwide
  - To influence and advise national governments and international companies to create a favorable and attractive market that allows the wind energy deployment in Latin America.
  - Act as a strong block to increase the role of Latin America in the wind sector worldwide.
  - To become a communication platform in the Latin America wind energy sector.
  - To promote the growth of wind energy technology in Latin American companies and research centers." ... more

The Russian Wind Energy Association

"RAWI is a united body which consolidates and promotes viewpoints and efforts of its participants and assists in establishing and fulfilling the national energy strategy which is to form and develop Russian wind power market.

RAWI's mission defines its main goals:

  - establish a consolidated viewpoint about developing a wind power market in Russia;
  - act as a joining link between RAWI members and state authorities;
  - spread the knowledge about wind power and form a positive public opinion about it;
  - coordinate RAWI members' activities;
  - strengthen wind power industry position on the Russian energy market;
  - arrange cooperation among companies, organizations and enterprises that are wind power market players on national and international level;
  - attract internal and foreign investments into Russian wind power industry;
  - develop Russian wind power science along with corresponding universities for the industry benefits and train qualified specialists;
  - improve Russia's image globally as the country with developed industrial and technological capacity and high nature management ways." ... more

Global Wind Energy Council

"We are the global wind industry trade association, representative forum for the entire wind energy sector at the international level. Our mission is to ensure that wind power establishes itself as one of the world's leading energy sources, providing substantial environmental and economic benefits."

The GWEC Mission
The GWEC work on four main areas:
  - Policy development: To participate in policy and regulatory forums that work to create frameworks for wind power development.
  - Business leadership: To provide the strategic and business leadership needed to engage external stakeholders.
  - Global outreach: To work with emerging markets to transfer know-how and strengthen the development of wind energy world-wide.
  - Information and education: To serve as a platform for providing quality information, expertise, analysis and data about wind energy.

The GWEC Structure
Our members are both national wind industry associations and companies working in the industry.
The GWEC board of directors meets two times per year to discus the strategic objectives of GWEC. Members of the Board of Directors include both Corporate and Association members." ... more

Swedish Wind Power Association

"The Swedish Wind Power Association is a collective trade organisation for private persons, wind turbine owners and wind power developers. The association has approx 2 000 members, is active in Sweden as well as internationally and promotes the development of wind power through:
  - Mediating knowledge
  - Promoting technical development
  - Creating reasonable economic and financial conditions
  - Collaborating with authorities, organizations and the industry" ... more

The Irish Wind Energy Association

"The Irish Wind Energy Association (IWEA) is committed to the promotion and education of wind energy issues and plays a leading role in the areas of conference organisation, lobbying and policy development on the island of Ireland. IWEA is committed to promoting the use of wind energy in Ireland and beyond as an economically viable and environmentally sound alternative to thermal or nuclear generation.

Wind has been the world's fastest growing renewable energy source for the last seven years, and this trend is expected to continue with falling costs of wind energy and the urgent international need to tackle CO2 emissions to prevent climate change.

Our primary purpose is to promote the use of wind power in Ireland. We act as a central point for information for our membership as well as a lobbying group to promote wind energy to government. We research and find solutions to current issues and generally act as the forum for the Irish wind industry." ... more

The National Offshore Wind Energy Association of Ireland

"The National Offshore Wind Energy Association of Ireland was established in 2007 to promote the development of Ireland's substantial offshore wind resource and to ensure that our island leads the way in building a sustainable, green economy. The founding companies of NOW Ireland have the potential to generate over 2600MW of energy from existing resources, that's 40% of Ireland's total energy requirement from green energy sources, and an investment in excess of 8 billion.

People are used to seeing wind farms onshore with many such developments built in recent years. Offshore wind energy uses similar technology to onshore wind energy but has some crucial differences. Offshore wind delivers considerably higher load factors, offering between 1.5 and 2 times the efficiency of onshore wind. This is due to the higher wind speeds available at sea. Offshore wind turbines typically have a higher electricity output than onshore, with turbines of 5MW capacity now in production, and larger turbines of up to 10MW capacity in development. This compares to an average turbine capacity of around 2MW for onshore wind. While onshore wind energy will continue to be a significant part of Ireland's renewable energy portfolio, the capacity available through offshore wind will be essential to meet our national and international targets and increase security of supply for Ireland.

Ireland has the resources to be a world leader in offshore wind and renewable energy in general. A clear strategy will be required to develop this resource and ensure we meet our environmental obligations and targets. NOW Ireland has been founded to promote offshore wind energy and to work with policy makers to increase their understanding of its potential. Our primary goal is to make renewable energy Ireland's primary energy source." ... more