Small wind industry grew 26 percent in 2010
The small wind industry experienced substantial growth last year, according to a report released today by the American Wind Energy Association’s Small Wind Turbine Market Report.
The market for small wind systems grew 26 percent, highlighted by a 53 percent increase in sales revenue and 25.6 megawatts of new generating capacity. More than 30 states were offering small wind incentives and grants. Cumulative sales in the United States were an estimated 179 megawatts of capacity and 144,000 units.