There are now more than 48,800 wind turbines operating in the US, across 40 states. American wind power has had its most productive first quarter for installations since 2012, the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) has announced. Robin Whitlock takes a look. As demand for low-cost, zero-carbon energy has steadily risen, wind power in the US added 520 MW of new electric generating capacity to the American power grid from January through to March, according to AWEA’s U.S. Wind Industry First Quarter 2016 Market Report, released on April 28. Construction has started on another 2,000 MW, meaning that a total of more than 10,100 MW of wind capacity is now under construction. “Our productive first quarter reflects the strength of American wind power entering 2016” said Tom Kiernan, CEO of AWEA. “We have a low-cost product that’s in high demand. As the wind business builds momentum, we’re prepared to double wind’s contribution to America’s electricity supply in the next five years.” There are now more than 48,800 wind turbines operating in the US, across 40 … Continue reading Impressive First Quarter Results for American Wind Power released by AWEA