Wind power in Idaho

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Wind turbines in Idaho

Wind power in Idaho could generate more energy than the state uses.

Overview

At the end of 2016, Idaho had 973 MW of wind power generating capacity installed, accounting for over 15% of its generated electricity.[1]

Idaho Wind Generation by Year
Thousands of Megawatt-Hours Generated[2][3]
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.[4] Idaho used 23,063 million kWh in 2016[5]

Wind generation

Idaho Wind Generation in 2017

See also

References

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

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