The analysis on wind energy electricity generation status, potential and policies in the world

Energy is an essential ingredient of socio-economic development and economic growth. Many countries frequently held meetings and discussions has energy agenda. These countries are working to balance energy demand and supply. Renewable energy technology is one of the solutions, which produces energy by transforming natural phenomena into useful energy forms. Wind energy is a reliable and promising renewable energy. Wind energy becomes more and more attractive as one of the clean renewable energy resources. The installed capacity of electricity generation from wind energy is rapidly increasing in many countries and these countries are implementing variety incentive policies. Therefore, the importance of wind energy is expected to increase much more in the coming decades. The presented study comprehensively reviews wind energy in terms of three aspects, namely status, potential and policies analyses and assessments, for the first time to the best of the author's knowledge. This review paper covers the status, potential and policies of the wind energy, the issues faced, and the latest research. Also, the current situation, potential and development of the increasing are discussed. This study is presented recommendations for increasing the installed capacity of wind power. (C) 2011 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.