North America Wind Power Market Size
| Study Period | 2021 - 2029 |
| Base Year For Estimation | 2023 |
| Forecast Data Period | 2024 - 2029 |
| Historical Data Period | 2021 - 2022 |
| CAGR | 7.34 % |
| Market Concentration | Low |
Major Players
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
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North America Wind Power Market Analysis
The North America wind power market is expected to register a CAGR of approximately 7.34% during the forecast period.
The market was negatively impacted by COVID-19 in 2020. Presently the market has now reached pre-pandemic levels.
- Over the long term, major factors attributing to the growth include favorable government policies, the increasing investment in wind power projects, and the reduced cost of wind energy, which led to increased adoption of wind energy, thereby positively contributing to the demand for wind energy. Moreover, as countries are becoming increasingly concerned about climate change and the role of renewable energy in curtailing it, wind power is expected to increase its share in the North American market.
- On the other note, the increasing adoption of alternate energy sources, such as gas-based power and solar power, is likely to hinder the market growth in the region.
- The technological advancements in efficiency and decrease in the production cost of offshore wind turbines are expected to create ample opportunity for the market players in North America. Several projects, such as the 84-turbine, 800-megawatt Vineyard Wind project, which is the first large utility-scale offshore wind project scheduled for development in the United States, are expected to present an opportunity for major companies in the region.
- The United States had the highest installed capacity in the region and is expected to be the largest market during the forecast period bolstered by constant growth in onshore wind power additions and upcoming offshore wind power projects.
North America Wind Power Market Trends
This section covers the major market trends shaping the North America Wind Power Market according to our research experts:
Onshore Segment to Dominate the Market
- Onshore wind energy power generation technology evolved over the last five years to maximize electricity produced per megawatt capacity installed to cover more sites with lower wind speeds in North America.
- Onshore wind additions in North America have decreased by 21% compared to the enormous growth rates seen in 2020. However, according to the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC), in total, 46.5 GW of onshore wind capacity is expected to be added in the next five years in North America, of which 90% will be contributed by the US, and the remaining will come from its neighbor Canada.
- With the increasing need for an affordable, clean, and diverse electricity supply, the government and utilities across the nation are considering wind power as a viable solution. Moreover, with the region's unparalleled wind resources, there are ample opportunities to maximize the economic and environmental benefits associated with wind energy development.
- In the year 2021, North American onshore wind energy installations accounted for 154.691 GW, of which the United States holds the major position accounting 132.696 GW, followed with Canada 14.304 GW. The decreasing cost of power generation and growing investments, particularly in the United States and Canada, are expected to drive the onshore wind turbine installation.
- Moreover, in June 2022, BluEarth Renewables started the construction of145 MW Hand Hills wind project, with a project cost of USD 250 million. The project, located northeast of Drumheller, Alberta, is estimated to start-up 2023 and will be able to supply clean energy to Alberta households.
- Owing to the above points and the recent developments, the onshore segment is expected to dominate the North America Wind Power Market during the forecast period.
United States to Dominate the Market
- The United States wind power sector is receiving immense support from the government due to the America First policy, which aims to boost domestic energy production. The offshore wind power sector is considered a major area of development, as the country has a large coastal area available for leasing.
- The country was the second-largest in total installed wind energy capacity, recording 134.3 GW of capacity in 2021, or more than 86% of North America's total wind energy capacity. In the United States, the net electricity generation from wind power reached 379.77 billion kilowatt-hours in 2021, which is about 9% of the electricity delivered in the year. Moreover, wind provided more than 20% of the electricity produced in ten states, namely Kansas, Iowa, Oklahoma, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Colorado, Minnesota, New Mexico, and Maine.
- Also, in the year 2021, the country added around 132.738 GW of new wind power capacity. Also, a total of 19.4 GW offshore wind capacity was awarded worldwide through auctioning, of which 8.4 GW was in the United States (2.5 GW in New York, 2.7 GW in New Jersey, 1.6 GW in Maryland, and 1.6 GW in Massachusetts.
- Going forward, according to the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA), the wind power market witnessed significant growth in the total installed wind power capacity, and this increase in capacity was primarily driven by the ongoing and dramatic onshore wind boom in Texas. More than a quarter of the total wind capacity of the United States is in Texas.
- Also, according to the Department of Energy (DOE), offshore wind has the potential to generate more than 2,000 GW of capacity per year. Adding to this, the officials of the American Wind Energy Association have stated that around USD 70 billion of offshore wind power projects are in the pipeline and are expected to be completed by the year 2030.
- Also, in August 2022, The California Energy Commission announced the adoption of offshore wind energy preliminary planning goals ranging from 2,000 MW to 5,000 MW by 2030 and 25,000 MW by 2045, up from an initial proposed goal of 10,000 MW to 15,000 MW goal by 2045.
- Moreover, in November 2021, Orsted and Eversource selected Siemens Energy to Supply Transmission System for a 924-Megawatt Offshore Wind Farm. The plant is located 30 miles east of Montauk Point and will generate clean energy to power nearly 600,000 New York homes, and it is expected to be operational in 2025.
- Owing to the above points and the recent developments, the United States is expected to dominate the North America Wind Power Market during the forecast period.
North America Wind Power Industry Overview
Some of the key players in the North American wind power market includes Acciona Energia SA, Orsted AS, Duke Energy Corportation, General Electric Company, and Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy, NextEra Energy Inc., Trident Winds Inc., EnBW Energie Baden-Wurttemberg AG, Envision Energy, and Vestas Wind Systems AS.
North America Wind Power Market Leaders
Acciona Energia SA
Orsted AS
Duke Energy Corporation
General Electric Company
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
North America Wind Power Market News
- In October 2022, EDP Renewables North America (EDPR NA), a renewable energy developer and operator, announced the construction of a 202-megawatt (MW) Indiana Crossroads II wind power plant in White County, Indiana. The power plant is expected to be commissioned in the year 2023 and will annually supply power to more than 54,000 average Indiana homes.
- In April 2022, Offshore wind energy developer, Trident Winds submitted a 2,000-MW unsolicited lease application to BOEM to develop a floating offshore wind project called Olympic Wind off Washington State.
North America Wind Power Market Report - Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Scope of the Study
1.2 Market Definition
1.3 Study Assumptions
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
4. MARKET OVERVIEW
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Installed Capacity and Forecast in GW, until 2027
4.3 North America Renewable Energy Mix, 2021
4.4 Number of Wind Turbines Installed, 2019-2027
4.5 Recent Trends and Developments
4.6 Government Policies and Regulations
4.7 Market Dynamics
4.7.1 Drivers
4.7.2 Restraints
4.8 Supply Chain Analysis
4.9 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
4.9.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
4.9.2 Bargaining Power of Consumers
4.9.3 Threat of New Entrants
4.9.4 Threat of Substitutes Products and Services
4.9.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
5. MARKET SEGMENTATION
5.1 Location
5.1.1 Onshore
5.1.2 Offshore
5.2 Geography
5.2.1 United States
5.2.2 Canada
5.2.3 Rest of North America
6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
6.1 Mergers and Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, Collaborations, and Agreements
6.2 Strategies Adopted by Leading Players
6.3 Company Profiles
6.3.1 Wind Farm Operators
6.3.1.1 Acciona Energia SA
6.3.1.2 Orsted AS
6.3.1.3 Duke Energy Corporation
6.3.1.4 NextEra Energy Inc.
6.3.1.5 Trident Winds Inc.
6.3.1.6 E.ON SE
6.3.1.7 EDF SA
6.3.1.8 EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG
6.3.2 Equipment Suppliers
6.3.2.1 Envision Energy
6.3.2.2 General Electric Company
6.3.2.3 Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy
6.3.2.4 Vestas Wind Systems AS
- *List Not Exhaustive
7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS
North America Wind Power Industry Segmentation
Wind power is usually generated using a wind turbine. Wind turbines are mechanical systems that convert kinetic energy into electrical energy. North America Wind Power Market is segmented by onshore and offshore. The report also covers the market size and forecasts for the North America Wind Power Market across the major countries. For each segment, the market size and forecasts have been done based on installed capacity in gigaWatts (GW).
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| Onshore | |
| Offshore |
| Geography | |
| United States | |
| Canada | |
| Rest of North America |
North America Wind Power Market Research FAQs
What is the current North America Wind Power Market size?
The North America Wind Power Market is projected to register a CAGR of 7.34% during the forecast period (2024-2029)
Who are the key players in North America Wind Power Market?
Acciona Energia SA, Orsted AS, Duke Energy Corporation, General Electric Company and Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy are the major companies operating in the North America Wind Power Market.
What years does this North America Wind Power Market cover?
The report covers the North America Wind Power Market historical market size for years: 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the North America Wind Power Market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029.
North America Wind Power Industry Report
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