Distributed wind systems are distributed energy resources that are connected at the distribution level of the electricity system or in microgrid or off-grid applications. Distributed wind systems can range from a less than 1 kilowatt (kW) off-grid wind turbine at a remote cabin or oil and gas platform, to a 10-kW wind turbine at a home or farm, to several multi-megawatt wind turbines at a university campus, at a manufacturing facility, or connected to the distribution system of a local utility.
The statistic was assembled using several editions of the report.
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Distributed wind power capacity in the U.S. 2010-2023
In 2023, the cumulative capacity of distributed wind power installations in the United States reached *** gigawatts. With roughly *** megawatts, Iowa was considered the leading state in terms of cumulative distributed wind capacity across the country, followed by Minnesota and California.
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U.S. Department of Energy. (August 12, 2024). Cumulative capacity of distributed wind power installations in the United States from 2010 to 2023 (in megawatts) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 20, 2026, from /statistics/1418249/united-states-cumulative-distributed-wind-power-capacity/
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