2008 Wind Technologies Market Report

Publication Number:    DOE-1000-2009-026

Abstract:
2008 continued a string of record-breaking years for the U.S. wind industry, which has put the U.S. ahead of schedule vis-à-vis the deployment path laid out by the U.S. Department of Energy (2008) to reach 20% wind penetration by 2030. Looking ahead, expectations are for a slower year in 2009, in large part due to the impact of the global recession. Projections among industry prognosticators range from 4,400 MW to 6,800 MW of wind likely to be installed in the U.S. in 2009 (AWEA has already reported that more than 2,800 MW came online in the first quarter of 2009). After a slower 2009, most predictions show market resurgence in 2010 and continuing for the immediate future, as the ARRA 2009 policy changes come into full swing, and as financing constraints are relieved. If realized, these near-term projections would maintain the nation’s early progress towards meeting 20% of its electricity demand with wind power by 2030.

Author(s):  U.S. Department of Energy - Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

Commission Division:    Non-CEC Document On Line (1000)

Office/Program:    External Agency

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Date Published:    July 2009

Date On Line:    07/27/2009

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