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In 2024, wind power capacity in the United States reached a cumulative capacity of roughly 154.4 gigawatts. In the last few years, wind energy capacity additions in the U.S. have fluctuated significantly, with 2020 marking a record year of over 17 gigawatts installed. However, the industry has seen a significant decline since then, with only about four gigawatts of new wind power capacity added in 2024, the lowest figure recorded since 2013.  

State-level wind power developments in the U.S. 

Texas has emerged as the undisputed leader in wind power capacity among U.S. states. By the end of 2024, the state had some 42.7 gigawatts of installed capacity, more than triple that of the second-place state, Iowa. However, the penetration of wind power was the highest in Iowa during that year, with wind energy accounting for a share of roughly 63 percent of the state’s electricity production. Iowa was followed by South Dakota and Kansas at 59.1 and 51.7 percent, respectively. 

U.S wind turbine manufacturing 

GE Vernova has solidified its position as the top wind turbine producer in the United States, installing around 2.3 gigawatts of wind power capacity in 2024. This achievement puts the company well ahead of its closest competitor, Danish manufacturer Vestas, which installed approximately 1.5 gigawatts in the same year. However, it's worth noting that GE Vernova's annual turbine installation capacity in the U.S. has been on a declining trend, mirroring the overall decrease in new wind capacity additions across the country.