Wind Turbines by State 2026
In response to the energy crisis occurring in the world throughout the last few years, the number of turbines in America has continually been increasing every year.
In response to the energy crisis occurring in the world throughout the last few years, the number of turbines in America has continually been increasing every year.
The following table shows states with significant wind energy generation, the
These states demonstrate how wind power has become a reliable and cost-effective energy source for American communities. Texas, Iowa,
[1] By September 2019, 19 states had over 1,000 MW of installed capacity with five states, Texas, Iowa, Oklahoma, Kansas, and California, generating over half of
The Lone Star State has 19,415 active wind turbines, according to the most recent report from the U.S. Wind Turbine Database. Texas has more
Among states that use wind farms to power electrical grids, 12 states dominate, accounting for a full 80 of wind energy in the United States. Texas
Texas is by far the state with the highest wind energy production in the United States. In 2024, Texas generated roughly 124.94 terawatt-hours of
The latest release includes data on 75,417 turbines covering 45 states (plus Guam and PR). The most recent turbines added to the USWTDB became operational as recently as the first quarter of 2025,
Here are the states producing the most wind energy or deriving a significant share of their electricity from wind: 1. Texas dominates wind power in
In three states—Iowa, Kansas, and Oklahoma—wind makes up at least 25% of in-state utility-scale generating capacity. Several states with the
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