The local impact of wind energy in the spotlight on Global Wind Day (WK-intern) - From niche technology, wind energy is now a global success story. wind industry provides 260,000 quality high-skilled jobs in Europe. On a global scale, that figure is now 1.15 million. Today is Global Wind Day, an opportunity for citizens around the world to learn more about and show their support for wind power. It’s also an opportunity for companies to showcase their technologies and contributions to local economic development and job creation at a more grass roots level. The wind supply chain is benefitting regions across the globe,