Wind power in Idaho

Wind turbines in Idaho

Electricity generated by wind power accounted for over 15% of Idaho's in-state generated electricity in 2016.[1] Wind power in Idaho could potentially generate more energy than the state uses.

Overview

At the end of 2016, Idaho had 973 MW of wind power generating capacity installed.[1]

Idaho Wind Generation by Year
Thousands of Megawatt-Hours Generated[2]
Idaho wind resources

Idaho could potentially install 18,000 MW of wind power, capable of generating 52,000 million kWh/year according to a study by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory.[3] Idaho used 23,063 million kWh in 2016[4]

Wind generation

Idaho Wind Generation in 2017

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Idaho Wind Energy" (PDF). U.S. Wind Energy State Facts. American Wind Energy Association. Retrieved 27 December 2017.
  2. ↑ "EIA Electricity Data Browser". U.S. Energy Information Administration. EIA. Retrieved 22 July 2018.
  3. ↑ National Renewable Energy Laboratory (February 4, 2010). "State wind energy potential (2010)". U.S. Department of Energy. Retrieved 27 March 2010.
  4. ↑ "Electric Power Annual 2016". U.S. Energy Information Administration. EIA. 8 December 2016. p. Table 2.8. Missing or empty |url= (help)
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