Wind Resource Maps

Find and view maps showing wind resource potential based on wind power density. These maps estimate wind energy resources for the United States and its territories, and indicate general areas where high wind resources exist and the best places to develop wind energy.

Fifty Meter Wind Resource Map for the US

The Fifty Meter Wind Resource Map for the US. This resource map shows wind speed estimates at 50 meters above the ground and depicts the resource that could be used for utility-scale wind development. Click on the map to go to the Wind Powering America website and click on your state to get local wind resources.

US Small Wind Resource Maps by US State

Before  designing and building  your own wind turbine or wind farm, you must know if the wind resource in your state is adequate. Click map above for your state wind resource maps at Wind Powering America and determine if your area of interest should be further explored. Wind resource at a local level can vary significantly. Get a professional evaluation of your specific area of interest before you start.

US Wind Capacity Maps

Click on the US Wind Capacity Map above for  an overview of how much power that US wind projects are producing. There is an animated map of the United States that shows the growth of installed wind capacity between 1999 and 2007.