Wind power in Wisconsin started in 1990 with the installation of the Lincoln Turbines wind farm, and contributes to the state's renewable portfolio standard established in 1998.[1] In 2016, Wisconsin had a wind generating capacity of 648 megawatts (MW),[2][3][4] responsible for generating 2.4% of its electricity.[4] In 2019, this increased to a capacity of 737 MW, and a 2.63% of generation.
Regulations regarding the siting of wind turbines substantially hinder the development of wind farms in the state.[5][6][7]
A 98 MW wind farm, the Quilt Block Wind Farm, was under construction in southwest Wisconsin as of February 2017.[8][needs update]
- ^ "State Renewable Portfolio Standards and Goals". National Association of State Legislatures. February 19, 2015. Retrieved 2 June 2015.
- ^ "Renewable Energy in Wisconsin" (PDF). Acore. October 2013. Retrieved 2 June 2015.
- ^ Scott W. White. "Wisconsin Wind Energy Projects". kansasenergy.org.
- ^ a b "Wisconsin Wind Energy" (PDF). U.S. Wind Energy State Facts. American Wind Energy Association. Retrieved 27 December 2017.
- ^ "Wisconsin Legislature: 66.0401". wisconsin.gov.
- ^ Thomas Content. "Legislature lets wind turbine placement rules stand". jsonline.com.
- ^ Thomas Content. "Walker bill puts $500 million in wind turbine investment at risk". jsonline.com.
- ^ "Dairyland Signs Iowa Wind PPA With Avangrid". North American Windpower. Zackin Publications Inc. Retrieved 18 February 2017.
© MMXXIII Rich X Search. We shall prevail. All rights reserved. Rich X Search