From AWEA. A few highlights
- 10 GW of wind power was installed in 2009, the biggest year ever, and enough power for 2.4 million homes.
- 36 states have utility-scale wind installed. 14 produce more than 1 GW.
- Iowa gets 14% of its power from wind, more than any other state.
- Texas leads in total amount of wind power.
- Demand for small wind systems grew 15% in 2009, despite the recession.