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US Wind Just Had a Big Comeback – and 2026 Could Be Even Bigger

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US wind jumped 49% in 2025 and could hit 11 GW in 2026 as demand rises, despite permitting delays and higher costs.

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US wind just had a big comeback – and 2026 could be even bigger

US wind jumped 49% in 2025 and could hit 11 GW in 2026 as demand rises, despite permitting delays and higher costs.

The US wind sector rebounded strongly in 2025, with 8.2 GW of facilities — an annual increase of 49% — and is expected to reach around 11 GW by 2026, according to the US Wind Energy Monitor report published by Wood Mackenzie. Related:USA installs more than 7 GW of wind capacity in 2025, 36% more than last yearThe report foresees 48 GW of new wind capacity until 2030, with 2026 being the strongest year in installations in five years.A robust port…

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Recharge | Renewable Energy News broke the news on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.
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