Foreword by Girish Tanti, Vice Chairman of Suzlon Group, for the GWEC Global Wind Report 2024

Girish Tanti, Vice Chairman of Suzlon Group highlights the global push for ambitious climate targets, particularly focusing on tripling renewable energy capacity by 2030. This goal, agreed upon by over 130 countries, aims to phase out fossil fuels and limit global warming to 1.5°C.

Key points include:

Global Consensus: Governments, industries, and stakeholders worldwide are committing to ambitious climate targets, with a focus on tripling renewables by 2030 to phase out fossil fuels and limit global warming.

Implementation Challenges: Achieving these goals requires integrated multi-stakeholder action and innovative financing strategies to overcome obstacles in project permitting, technology suitability, supply chain development, and grid infrastructure readiness.

Resilient Supply Chains: Tanti emphasizes the importance of domestic-friendly policies and secure supply chains tailored to each country's economic and regulatory environment to scale up renewables sustainably.

Global South Engagement: He recognizes the potential of the Global South in driving clean energy demand and becoming key technology and supply chain partners in the renewable energy revolution.

Green Financing: Tanti underscores the need for increased investments in renewables and green infrastructure to meet targets and stimulate economic growth, job creation, and energy security.

Equitable Future: He concludes by highlighting how renewables can democratize energy access, foster economic competitiveness, and promote global unity in tackling climate change, offering a healthier and more equitable future for all.

Key Event:

Launch of Global Wind Report 2024

Time: 1200 - 1300

16th April 2024 | Masdar Pavilion, ADNEC

Organizer: GWEC

GRA Panel: Time 4 Action - The Industry Perspective in Tripling Renewable Energy by 2030

Time: 1300 - 1400

16th April 2024 | IRENA Pavilion, ADNEC

Organizer: GRA

Supply Chain Forum for Developers

Time: 0900 - 1200

17th April 2024 | Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi

Organizer: GWEC

Supply Chain Forum for Manufacturers

Time: 1000 - 1300