Wind added 6,816 MW in 2011
Another rush before the PTC lapses
Wind power installations recovered somewhat in 2011 as economic stimulus programs wound down and states strove to meet their renewable energy mandates.
The U.S. wind industry installed 6,816 MW in 2011, 31% higher than 2010, for a total of 46,916 MW installed in the U.S. to date, according to theAmerican Wind Energy Association (AWEA) annual report, released April 12.
“In 2011, wind provided just a hair under 3% of total electricity in 2011,” said AWEA Chief Economist Elizabeth Salerno said during an association webinar. “To put this in perspective, we were under 1% just a few years ago.”
“In 2011, wind provided just a hair under 3% of total electricity in 2011,” said AWEA Chief Economist Elizabeth Salerno said during an association webinar. “To put this in perspective, we were under 1% just a few years ago.”
Wind capacity has increased with an average annual growth of 35% year-over-year over the past five years. Wind capacity captured 31% of new power plant construction in 2011, trailing natural gas, which grabbed 42% of the total.
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