Exploring Wind Energy and Its Potential in the U.S.

Wind Energy

Renewable energy harnessed using wind turbines.

Kidwind Project

Educational initiative for wind energy learning.

Megawatt Hour (MWh)

1 million watts used for one hour.

Texas

State with highest wind power capacity in 2019.

California

State with highest wind power capacity in 1999.

Natural Gas

Top U.S. energy source, nonrenewable, CO2 producer.

Geothermal Energy

Lowest consumption rate among energy types.

Coal

Nonrenewable energy source contributing to CO2 emissions.

Biomass

Energy from organic materials, renewable but CO2 producing.

Nuclear Energy

Nonrenewable energy source with low CO2 emissions.

Hydro Energy

Renewable energy from water flow, low CO2 emissions.

Solar Energy

Renewable energy from sunlight, growing in use.

Wind Power

Electricity generated from wind turbine rotation.

Southwest Minnesota

Region with greatest wind resources in Minnesota.

Windiest Month

October, based on average wind patterns.

Wind Power Potential

States with insufficient wind or land space.

Energy Sources

Classification of energy as renewable (R) or nonrenewable (N).

Technological Advancements

Improvements increasing wind farm efficiency and capacity.

Eastern U.S. Wind Potential

Lower wind energy popularity compared to Midwest and West.

Wind Farm Reduction

Decrease in number due to technological improvements.

Energy Consumption

400 to 900 homes powered by 1 MW annually.

Wind Energy Growth

Significant increase in wind power over two decades.