Wind power in West Virginia
The U.S. Department of Energy has determined that West Virginia has significant wind power development opportunities,[1] with a potential of 69 gigawatts. As of the start of 2020, there were 376 wind turbines in operation in West Virginia with a generating capacity of 686 megawatts (MW) and responsible for 2.7% of in-state electricity production. An additional 56 MW was under construction.[2]
The state, a major coal producer, passed renewable portfolio standard legislation in 2009, but repealed it in 2015.[2][3]
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List of wind farms
- Beech Ridge Wind Farm
- Mount Storm Wind Farm - The 264-megawatt wind farm in Grant County consists of 132 turbines along 12 miles of the Allegheny Front.
- Mountaineer Wind Energy Center
See also
References
- WV Department of Commerce (11 May 2015). "West Virginia Department of Commerce Wind Energy". wvcommerce.org. Retrieved 11 May 2015.
- "West Virginia Wind Energy" (PDF). U.S. Wind Energy State Facts. American Wind Energy Association. Retrieved 30 April 2020.
- "State Renewable Portfolio Standards and Goals". National Association of State Legislatures. February 19, 2015. Retrieved 2 June 2015.
- WINDExchange: U.S. Installed and Potential Wind Power Capacity and Generation
External links
Media related to Wind power in West Virginia at Wikimedia Commons
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