Some Facts About Wind Power

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From an article citing data by AWEA, the American Wind Energy Association.

Top Five States for Installed Wind Capacity (2005):

1. California - 2,150 MW


2. Texas - 1,995 MW


3. Iowa - 836 MW


4. Minnesota - 744 MW


5. Oklahoma - 475 MW

Top Five Wind Turbine Manufacturers (by 2005 market share)

1. GE Energy - 60%


2. Vestas ~30%


3. Mitsubishi ~8%


4. Suzlon


5. Gamesa

Which Utilities Added the Most Wind Capacity in 2005?

1. FPL Energy - more than 500 MW


2. PPM Energy (A Scottish Power Company, according to their website) - 394 MW


3. Horizon Wind Energy (formerly Zilkha - 220 MW


4. Invenergy (out of Chicago, looks like) - 200 MW


5. enXco - 150 MW

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