Guardian: More wind power was installed in the EU than any other electricity-generating technology in 2008, according to data released yesterday. The European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) produced figures showing wind power provided 43% of new capacity – or almost two gigawatts (GW) – compared with 35% for gas, 13% for oil, 4% for coal and 2% for hydro power. The EWEA’s claim that wind power is the fastest growing technology in Europe for the first time came as it emerged that the US …