US wind power market riding a wave that is likely to crest in 2012
Tuesday, August 14, 2012 - 12:03
in Physics & Chemistry
Facing looming policy uncertainty beyond 2012, the US remained one of the fastest-growing wind power markets in the world in 2011 -- second only to China -- according to a new report. Driven by the threat of expiring federal incentives, new wind power installations are widely expected to be substantially higher in 2012 than in 2011, and perhaps even in excess of 2009's record build.