Wind power in Idaho
Appearance
Electricity generated by wind power accounted for nearly one fifth of Idaho's in-state generated electricity in 2014.[1] Wind power in Idaho has the potential to provide all of the electricity used in the U.S. state of Idaho.
Overview
At the end of 2014, Idaho had 973 MW of wind power generating capacity installed.[2]
Thousands of Megawatt-Hours Generated[3] |
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 23,085 million kWh in 2011, less than wind's potential for the state.[5]
Wind generation
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See also
References
- ^ "Renewable Energy in the 50 States: Western Region". ACORE - American Council On Renewable Energy. Retrieved November 9, 2015.
- ^ "AWEA 4th quarter 2014 Public Market Report" (PDF). American Wind Energy Association (AWEA). January 2014. Retrieved February 1, 2014.
- ^ "EIA Electricity Data Browser". U.S. Energy Information Administration. EIA. Retrieved November 9, 2015.
- ^ National Renewable Energy Laboratory (February 4, 2010). "State wind energy potential (2010)". U.S. Department of Energy. Retrieved March 27, 2010.
- ^ Electric Power Monthly February 2012 Table 5.4.B.
- ^ EIA (July 27, 2012). "Electric Power Monthly Table 1.17.A." United States Department of Energy. Retrieved August 15, 2012.
- ^ EIA (July 27, 2012). "Electric Power Monthly Table 1.17.B." United States Department of Energy. Retrieved August 15, 2012.
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