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Wind power in Idaho could generate more energy than the state uses.
Idaho could potentially install 18,000 MW of wind power, capable of generating 52,000 million kWh/year according to a study by the
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Wind power in Idaho could generate more energy than the state uses.Overview
At the end of 2016,Idaho
Idaho ( ) is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the Western United States. To the north, it shares a small portion of the Canada–United States border with the province of British Columbia. It borders the states of Montana and Wyomi ...
had 973 MW of wind power generating capacity installed, accounting for over 15% of its generated electricity.
Idaho could potentially install 18,000 MW of wind power, capable of generating 52,000 million kWh/year according to a study by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) in the US specializes in the research and development of renewable energy, energy efficiency, energy systems integration, and sustainable transportation. NREL is a federally funded research an ...
. Idaho used 23,063 million kWh in 2016
Wind farms
The 125 MW Goshen Wind Farm has been the state's largest wind facility since year 2010.Wind generation
Teal background indicates the largest wind generation month for the year. Green background indicates the largest wind generation month to date. Source:See also
*Wind power in the United States
Wind power is a branch of the energy industry that has expanded quickly in the United States over the last several years. From January through December 2021, 379.8 terawatt-hours were generated by wind power, or 9.23% of electricity in the ...
* Solar power in Idaho
References
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