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United States Annual Average Wind Power

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In 2007, the world added roughly 20,000 MW of wind capacity, the most ever in a single year, to national electricity grids. Now, total wind energy capacity is approximately 94,000 MW. Surprisingly, the United States more wind power capacity than any other country in the world, capturing roughly 27% of the global market, up from 16% in 2006. China, Spain, Germany, and India rounded out the top five countries in 2007 for annual wind capacity additions.