This map illustrates the variety of median project capacity
sizes across the United States and California counties for wind projects whose
total nameplate capacity is greater than or equal to 1 MW. The absence of
projects in the southeastern United States is attributable to low average wind
speeds (United States - Annual Average Wind Speed, AWS Truepower and National
Renewable Energy Lab). Hurricane strength winds are not usable with current technology.
Median project capacity is a function of the statewide capacity and the number
of projects within the defined area. October 1, 2021; Produced by the
California Energy Commission; Projection: NAD 1983 (2011) Contiguous USA
Albers; Data: Energy Information Administration (EIA-860) and the Wind
Performance Reporting System (WPRS). For more information, please contact
Rebecca Vail (916)477-0738, or John Hingtgen (916)510-9747.
