How big is the global wind industry?
The global wind industry currently employs more than 300,000 people and has seen growth rates of 25% in the past few years. 75,000 megawatts of wind turbines are in operation in almost 50 countries, and they generate more than 1% of the electricity used worldwide. Using this clean, renewable energy source avoids the emission of the equivalent of 150 million tons of carbon dioxide annually, which contributes to global warming. Source: the World Wind Energy Association, http://www.wwindea.org.
