Policy
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Wind energy installations have grown significantly in the U.S. over the past 25 years, increasing wind power generating capacity from 2.4 gigawatts (GW) in 2000 to 150.1 GW in April 2024. While Minnesota has been experiencing the benefits of wind energy since its first wind farm was built in 1994, there is further potential for the state to leverage the industry’s growth.
In 2023, wind energy accounted for more than three-fourths of Minnesota’s renewable generation and 25% of the state’s total net generation. Minnesota was among the top 10 states with the largest share of in-state generation from wind.
