Being awarded the WindMade label emphasises HUSUM WindEnergy 2012’s commitment to the use of renewable energy. The WindMade label is granted by a non-profit organisation solely to enterprises that draw a share of their power from renewable energy sources – and in the case of exhibitions and events this share must be 100% in order to carry the label. As the leading international wind industry trade fair, HUSUM WindEnergy 2012 not only affirms its leading role in the international exchange of ideas and experiences in the wind industry, but also its leading role in supporting the direct use of wind power.
The biennial HUSUM WindEnergy trade fair has been the manifestation of the pioneering spirit and fascination for wind power since as far back as 1989. In the meantime the industry has not only come of age, but all the businesses involved now accept their responsibility in ensuring that they use the potential offered by renewable energy for maintaining and manufacturing their products. As a platform for the international exchange of ideas and experiences in the wind industry, HUSUM WindEnergy also plays a major role in the constant increase of wind power across the world.
The 2012 show applied for the WindMade label so that it can clearly emphasise the fact that it practises what it preaches when it comes to running the fair itself. The WindMade label enables businesses and event organisers to communicate their commitment to renewable energy to the outside world and stand apart from the competition. The non-profit organisation behind the WindMade label only awards the certificate to events that draw their power exclusively from renewable energy sources.
To be able to carry the WindMade label, an event must be 100% powered by renewable electricity, the largest share of which must come from wind power. As far as HUSUM WindEnergy is concerned, this includes the preparation of the event by Messe Husum, the power consumption by exhibition and congress, but also the receptions and dinners that are part of the event. In order to fulfil the high requirements set by WindMade, HUSUM WindEnergy invests in GoldPower certificates from a wind power project in Taiwan, which cover the total power consumption.
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Offshore WIND Staff, July 19, 2012; Image: HUSUM WindEnergy