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Companies in chemicals, steel, ICT, aluminium, transport, pharma and food/drink are now sourcing power directly from wind farms on long-term supply agreements. Heavy industry used to worry about the costs of wind and its impact on energy systems. Wind is helping to decarbonise industry.The industry is committed to help re-skill those who’ve worked in fossil fuels. 70-80% of Europeans support wind energy, even more among those who live near wind farms. With its European supply chain and local benefits wind helps deliver an inclusive and just energy transition.Collective ownership models help share revenues locally and give citizens a stake in their energy supply. They provide jobs and investments in local often rural communities. €5bn in taxes, to the places they’re located. Wind farms bring economic benefits, e.g.Wind is a major European exporter: half the world’s wind power comes from turbines made by European companies. Its 248 factories are all over Europe including in economically-deprived regions. Each new turbine generates on average €10m economic activity. It is 300,000 quality jobs contributes €37bn to EU GDP. Wind is a strategic industry for Europe.Wind gives Europeans wider social and economic benefits We are committed to engaging with local communities and to happy coexistence with other economic and societal interests, including fishing and aviation and by working with environmental NGOs.
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We are working towards full circularity in the wind supply chain and to limit biodiversity impacts. The wind industry is constantly improving the materials it uses.The CO2 footprint is negligible: a turbine pays off its lifecycle emissions in 6-9 months of operation. Wind energy projects produce ~95% less CO2 than electricity from gas and ~98% less CO2 than electricity from coal. Wind energy emits zero carbon, SOx, NOx or PM.
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It reduces Europe’s energy imports and exposure to volatile fossil fuel prices. It’s making it easier to maintain equipment and extend its lifetime. Digitalisation optimises wind energy output and is improving the design of turbines and wind farms.And they help control frequency and voltage in the grid. Wind turbines are increasingly flexible: able to operate at lower wind speeds and to be more aligned with energy demand. Advances in technology make it easier to manage energy systems with large shares of wind energy.New onshore wind farms now operate at up to 40% capacity factors and new offshore wind farms at up to 60%. Wind is an increasingly stable form of power supply.Onshore and offshore wind are among the cheapest forms of new power generation across Europe.
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The EU also sees the Green Deal as the main driver of economic recovery.