Wind Today - Q1 2008 - (Page 34)

Interview Steve Sawyer Secretary General, Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) is known as the intergovernmental forums had been via one of the large voice of the global wind energy sector. As secretary general, associations, usually the EWEA, and it was felt that the Steve Sawyer helps bring together major national, regional, and industry would be best served by a single global voice continental associations representing the wind energy sector, and in these arenas, provided by a small organization for leading international wind energy companies and institutions. Wind Today interviewed Secretary General At the moment, the industry can only be Steve Sawyer in November. described as ‘booming’, driven by the you Would you tell us about the Global Wind Energy Council, its Wind inception, its mission, and its design? rapidly growing markets in China and the United States, and the increasing spread of the technology to new markets —Steve SawyerGWEC , GWEC was conceived and established in 2005 by some key members of the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) and other key global wind industry companies to provide a global/international voice for the wind industry. Previously, the representation at international and whom that was the major focus. wa GWEC policy In what ways has GWEC influenced policy regarding wind power throughout the pow throughout world? As well as providing a coherent voice for the industry, I would say that our major achievement to date has been in fostering the development of the industry in China, particularly in relation to advising on the design and implementation of the new Renewable Energy Law and on critical issues relating to pricing, access to the grid, administrative procedures in the world’s most dynamic wind market (as well as being the most dynamic market for just about everything else!) How GWEC involv olvement How has GWEC enhanced the involvement of business in wind energy on a global scale? We enhance the involvement of the wind business in the political process by encouraging and enabling our corporate members to participate in political processes that they might not otherwise have access to. An example is that referred to regarding China above, and more and more involvement in the multilateral processes relating to energy and climate, particularly the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) negotiations. Born: Boston, MA, July 10, 1956 | Education: Contoocook Valley Regional High School, Peterborough NH, 1974; B.A. Philosophy, Haverford College, Haverford, PA, 1978 |Career: Worked for Greenpeace in many roles between 1978 and 2007, including: ship’s captain, mate, engineer, radio operator, and outboard mechanic; Executive Director of Greenpeace US from 1986-88; Executive Director of Greenpeace International from 1988-1993; member of the Board of Directors of Greenpeace International 1983-88 and 19931995 | Family: wife Kelly Rigg; daughter Layla Rose, 19; and son Sam, 14 | Hobbies: sailing. 34 WIND TODA Y First Quarter 2008

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Wind Today - Q1 2008 Contents Windpower 2008 U.S. Energy Map Canada Energy Map Global Report Options and Expectations for O&M Service Providers O&M Safety Issues for Wind Farms Guanting Wind Farm to Power 2008 Olympics Operating Economics of Wind Farms Long-Term Operating Costs Post-Warranty Energy Bill Incentives May Have Another Chance Wind Gears: A Closer Look at the Drive Train Elk River Wind Farm Should Lightning Be A Concern For Wind Farms? Interview: Steve Sawyer Zephyr Powers Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort WT News: United States & Canada Interview: Willett Kempton Centennial Wind Energy WT Transmission: Southwest Power Pool EPA's Top 25 Wind Power Projects 2008 RPS Update Mark Scher, MSE Power Systems Richard Legault, Helimax Second Wind Henkels & McCoy NRG Systems Apterra Technologies, Inc. Wind Resource Maps: Michigan and New York Calendar Glossary Product Surveys Ad Index

Wind Today - Q1 2008

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