"Industry statistics released today for the EU wind energy market show that cumulative wind power capacity increased by 18% to 40,504 MW (megawatt) at the end of 2005, up from 34,372 MW at the end of 2004. 6,183 MW of wind power capacity were installed last year [in 2005], representing a wind turbine manufacturing turnover of some €6 billion, said [EWEA]." (Quoted from statistics)