The world market for wind energy saw a sound revival in the first half of 2011 and re-gained momentum after a weak year in 2010: The worldwide wind capacity reached 215’000 MW by the end of June 2011, out of which 18’405 MW were added in the first six months of 2011. This increase represents 15 % more than in the first half of 2010, when only 16’000 MW were added. Additional information Half year report 2011