Wind power in West Virginia facts for kids

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The U.S. Department of Energy has determined that West Virginia has significant wind power development opportunities, with a potential of 69 gigawatts. As of the start of 2020, there were 376 wind turbines in operation in West Virginia with a generating capacity of 686 megawatts (MW) and responsible for 2.7% of in-state electricity production. An additional 56 MW was under construction.

The state, a major coal producer, passed renewable portfolio standard legislation in 2009, but repealed it in 2015.

List of wind farms

Beech Ridge Wind Farm
Mount Storm Wind Farm
Mountaineer Wind Energy Center

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