Technology Roadmap: Wind Energy

Wind energy is perhaps the most advanced of the "new" renewable energy technologies, but there is still much work to be done. This energy technology roadmap identifies the key tasks that must be undertaken in order to achieve a vision of over 2 000 GW of wind energy capacity by 2050. Governments, industry, research institutions and the wider energy sector will need to work together to achieve this goal.



Table of Contents
Disclaimer
Foreword
Key Roadmap Findings
Introduction
Rationale for wind energy
The purpose of the roadmap
Roadmap content and structure
Wind Energy Today
Economics
Vision for Deployment and CO2 Abatement
Potential for cost reductions
Global investment to 2050
Wind Technology Development and Deployment: Actions and Milestones
Wind energy resource assessment
Improved wind turbines
Supply chains
Increased research and development
Delivery and System Integration: Actions and Milestones
Transmission deployment to connect wind resources
Reliable system operation with large shares of wind energy
Policy Frameworks: Actions and Milestones
Incentivising investment
Public engagement and the environment
Planning and permitting
International Collaboration: Actions and Milestones
Roadmap Action Plan and Next Steps
Actions led by the wind industry
Actions led by governments
Actions led by power system actors
Next steps
Appendix: References