New International Photo Competition Announced by Wind Industry

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The six winners, who will receive a €1,000 Amazon voucher or one of five €250 vouchers, will be chosen by an expert jury and announced shortly after Global Wind Day. All the winning pictures will be displayed outdoors the EU area of Brussels .

The overall winning photo will also become part of an online professional photography collection, http://www.hardrainproject.com, and be published in renewable energy newspaper 'Recharge' and in the European wind energy industry magazine .

"I can't think of a better subject for a contemporary photo competition than wind energy," said Julian Scola , Communication Director of the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA), organisers of the Global Wind Day alongside the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC). "Wind turbines are an icon: symbols of the fight against climate change, of sustainability, of our modern age. While some people noisily oppose wind turbines there are many others who love them and find them a graceful addition to our landscape".

Lauha Fried, Communications Director at GWEC, highlighted the global nature of the competition:  "Wind power is an essential source of clean energy in over 80 countries today - we'd like to see photos taken from all around the world and encourage everyone to participate by sending us your best shots. A new feature for this year's edition is the continental subcategory where a winner will be chosen for each continent".  

The competition is open until 6 May; for more information on the competition, on Global Wind Day, and to submit photos: http://www.globalwindday.org.