The World Wind Energy Association (WWEA) is an international non-profit association representing the wind power sector worldwide, with members in 100 countries, amongst them the leading national and regional wind energy associations. The organisation works for the promotion and worldwide deployment of wind energy technology and advocates a future energy system based on renewable energy.
| Type | NGO |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2001 in Denmark |
| Headquarters | Bonn, Germany |
| Key people |
Dr He Dexin, President; Dr Jami Hossain, Treasurer; Stefan Gsänger, Secretary General; Dr Preben Maegaard, President Emeritus; Dr Anil Kane, President Emeritus; The Hon Peter Rae, Special Amabassador |
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