Wind energy is now the second fastest-growing source of electricity in the world, with a global installed capacity of 539,581 megawatts (MW) at the end of 2017. There are also over 89,000 MW of wind capacity operational in the U.S., as of January 2018. read more
Wind energy penetration is the fraction of energy produced by wind compared with the total generation. The wind power penetration in world electric power generation in 2015 was 3.5%. read more
Wind energy technologies use the energy in wind for practical purposes, such as generating electricity, charging batteries, pumping water, and grinding grain. Mechanical or electrical power is created through the kinetic energy of the wind. read more
Wind Energy Basics. Basic information on wind energy and wind power technology, resources, and issues of concern. Wind Energy and Wind Power. Wind is a form of solar energy. Winds are caused by the uneven heating of the atmosphere by the sun, the irregularities of the earth's surface, and rotation of the earth. read more