In 2012, wind power was the largest non-hydroelectric renewable energy source in the United States. The country generated about 140.09 terawatt hours of wind power. With a global market share of around 15.5 percent, General Electric was the leading wind turbine manufacturer in 2012. That year, the U.S.-based company generated revenue of around 28.3 billion U.S. dollars from its power and water segment.

NextEra topped the list of U.S. wind power providers, based on 2011 capacity under managing ownership. The Florida-based electricity supplier owns and operates Horse Hollow and Capricorn Ridge, two of the largest wind power projects in the United States. U.S. wind power capacity additions are projected to reach approximately 1.5 gigawatts in 2014. Photo: istockphoto.com / nikada

• • Overview - wind power worldwide
  • Wind energy in the U.S. power market
• • The wind turbine market
  • Outlook