Europe is the clear leader when it comes to using alternative energy sources, especially wind energy. Germany tops the list with Spain in second place. On a per capita basis Denmark leads with 25 percent of its electricity coming from wind. In a ranking of individual countries by total alternative energy use, the US comes in second to Germany. It may surprise you to know that India ranks fifth. Europe seems likely to maintain its lead because a directive calls for doubling the share of renewable energies in the European Union by 2010 (from the present 6 percent to 12 percent). For an interesting perspective on wind energy, check the European Wind Energy Association Website and its No Fuel energy program. It makes a compelling case for greater use of wind.