History of Europe’s wind industry

1982

EWEA is formed in September, in Stockholm.

EWEA is formed in September, in Stockholm. It has no staff or budget of its own, and represents individuals rather than organisations. Gijsbrecht “George” Piepers is elected as Chairman

1983

In 1983 EWEA joins

In 1983 EWEA joins the then British Wind Energy Association (BWEA) in publishing Wind Directions that started in 1977

1984

First official European wind energy conference (“EWEC”)

First official European wind energy conference (“EWEC”) held in Hamburg

European Wind Energy Association logo, 1984

European Wind Energy Association logo, 1984

1999

EWEA secretariat moves from London to new offices in Brussels

EWEA secretariat moves from London to new offices in Brussels

2005

Global Wind Energy Council

Global Wind Energy Council formed with members from more than 50 countries