U.S. wind industry on pace for record 2008

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U.S. wind industry on pace for record 2008

NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- The U.S. wind power industry remains on track to continue its record run in 2008 after the sector installed 1,400 megawatts of new generating capacity in the three months ended March 21, according to figures released Wednesday.

If the pace continues, a total of 5,600 megawatts of generating power will be installed in 2008, eclipsing the record of 5,300 megawatts, according to figures from the American Wind Energy Association. The new wind power plans installed in the first quarter of this year produce enough electricity to serve the equivalent of 400,000 homes.

Wind industry on track for record year in 2008 - MarketWatch

In some ways it might be viewed as somewhat dissapointing, but its not unusual to have growth slow downs when growth has been strong for many years. Short lived I hope.

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Onshore wind turbines will be generating twice as much electricity by 2010 as previously thought, despite planning permission setbacks, new research has found.

Wind power to grow at double predicted rate

US Department of Energy Wind Energy Multiyear Program Plan For 2007-2012

Wind Energy Multiyear Program Plan For 2007-2012

Interesting to note that as instantaneous wind energy penetration increases, power generation fuel is saved.