Current unit cost of wind power generation

What is the LCOE estimate for a large distributed wind energy project?

Single-variable sensitivity analysis for the representative systems is presented in the 2019 Cost of Wind Energy Review (Stehly, Beiter, and Duffy 2020). Analysts included the LCOE estimate for a large distributed wind energy project in this year’s analysis, estimated at $68/MWh. 1. Background

How much does a wind turbine cost?

Wind turbines continue to grow in size and power, leading to more energy produced at lower costs. The average nameplate capacity of newly installed wind turbines grew 8% from 2019 to 2.75 MW. Wind turbine prices have steeply declined from levels seen a decade ago, from $1,800/kW in 2008 to $770–$850 per kilowatt (kW) now.

Can wind turbine blades provide more power at a lower cost?

DOE-funded research led to wind turbine blade breakthroughs that provide more power at lower cost. The 2023 editions of the wind market reports from the U.S. Department of Energy's Wind Energy Technologies Office for offshore wind energy, land-based wind energy, and distributed wind energy.

Does wind energy continue to grow in 2021?

U.S. wind energy continued to grow in 2021, providing low-cost clean energy to millions of Americans. Three market reports released by the U.S. Department of Energy detail trends in wind development, technology, cost, and performance through the end of 2021 (and in offshore wind through May 2022).

How much wind energy was installed in 2020?

More wind energy was installed in 2020 than any other energy source, accounting for 42% of new U.S. capacity. The U.S. wind industry supports 116,800 jobs.

What's going on with wind energy?

The U.S. Department of Energy today released three reports showing record growth in land-based wind energy, significant expansion of the pipeline for offshore wind projects, and continued decline in the cost of wind energy generation.