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Will solar and wind energy lead the growth in US power generation?

Solar and wind energy will lead the growth in U.S. power generation for at least the next two years, according to EIA estimates. This report uses data from the EIA to analyze solar and wind capacity and generation over the past decade (2014 to 2023) in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

How many meters of wind energy are there in the world?

Wind Energy Maps and Data offer results for 140-Meter wind potential and other wind speeds. Search by Keyword, view Data by State, or refer to the Tutorial:Understanding Wind Resource Maps. Specific Power is an important trend in wind energy.

What percentage of electricity is produced by wind?

Wind accounts for around 12% of the nation’s capacity from all utility-scale electricity sources (including renewables and fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas). In 2023, around 10% of electricity in the U.S. was produced by wind. A decade earlier in 2014, wind accounted for 4% of the total electricity generated.

How much wind energy does Texas produce?

Although Texas leads the way in wind power — generating almost three times more than the next biggest wind energy-producing state — electricity generated from wind made up a more modest 22% of the Texas’ electricity mix in 2023. Most wind energy in the U.S. is produced onshore, in the middle of the country.

What is the distributed wind market report?

This report primarily focuses on land-based, utility-scale wind turbines over 100 kilowatts. The Distributed Wind Market Report: 2023 Edition provides statistics and analysis of U.S. distributed wind energy for 2003–2022.

What is distributed wind energy?

Let’s take a closer look. New DOE report on wind energy shows distributed wind energy—wind turbines that provide power for nearby consumers—is expanding across the nation, benefiting a wide range of organizations and communities, from large corporations to remote villages.