Wind power in West Virginia

The U.S. Department of Energy has determined that West Virginia has significant wind power development opportunities, with a potential of 69 gigawatts. As of the start of 2020, there were 376 wind turbines in operation in West Virginia with a generating capacity of 686 megawatts (MW) and responsible for 2.7% of in-state electricity production. An additional 56 MW was under construction.

The state, a major coal producer, passed renewable portfolio standard legislation in 2009, but repealed it in 2015.

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List of wind farms

• Beech Ridge Wind Farm
• Mount Storm Wind Farm - The 264-megawatt wind farm in Grant County consists of 132 turbines along 12 miles of the Allegheny Front.
• Mountaineer Wind Energy Center

See also

• Solar power in West Virginia
• Wind power in the United States
• Renewable energy in the United States

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