Global Wind Day 2026: 5 facts worth checking out
Haren Sharma
Global Wind Day 2026
Every year Global wind day is observed on June 15to celebrate the power of wind energy in driving clean and sustainable growth
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Importance of Global Wind Day
The day holds importance as it plays a major role in highlighting wind energy`s massive role in combating climate change and reducing fossil fuel reliance
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Origin
Established in 2007 by the European Wind Energy Association as "Wind Day", it was later renamed Global Wind Day after joining forces with the Global Wind Energy
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Why wind energy matters?
Wind energy is an important source of energy as it doesn`t release any emissions that pollute the air, making it a sustainable source of energy
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Employement
The wind energy sector supports 1.46 million jobs globally. In India, it employs 52,000 people directly and could create up to 150,000 jobs
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