US Wind Energy Monitor | Q2 2026

US wind outlook lifts 4% as developers target more than 50 GW through 2030

Delivered quarterly, the Wind Energy Monitor from the American Clean Power Association (ACP) and Wood Mackenzie Power & Renewables provides the clean power industry with exclusive insights through comprehensive research. This Q2 2026 release includes Q1 2026 in review.

 Report Highlights 

• The US wind industry is on track to connect more than 50 gigawatts (GW) of capacity through 2030, as a surge in construction activity prompts Wood Mackenzie to raise its five-year outlook by 4% quarter-on-quarter.
• Corporate power purchase agreements (PPAs) surged year-on-year in Q1 2026, signalling a steady
  demand.
• Safe harbour activity remains a key driver of market momentum, with post -FID projects accounting for 58% of greenfield capacity additions through 2028, reinforcing confidence in the near -term pipeline.
• Offshore wind additions are forecast to peak in 2027 as the remaining 5.2 GW under construction approaches completion. The near-term outlook, however, masks deeper turbulence in the broader offshore pipeline.

Safe harbour activity remains a key driver of market momentum, with post -FID projects accounting for 58% of greenfield capacity additions through 2028, reinforcing confidence in the near-term pipeline. In parallel, firm turbine order intake reached 1.1 GW in Q1 2026—five times the volume recorded a year earlier—demonstrating continued capital deployment toward safe harbour-qualified projects. Newbuild additions are expected to peak in 2028, as permitting delays and interconnection constraints push a growing share of early-stage developments toward the latter part of the decade.

The report also includes key quarterly trends and analysis on impactful market regulation, policy, system prices, and supply chain across all segments. The report provides industry professionals with actionable and intelligent insights to better inform business decisions.

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The U.S. Wind Energy Monitor is an indispensable resource for industry players who refuse to be caught off-guard by rapid changes. With our expert analysis at your fingertips, you can confidently chart your course, refine your strategy, and stay ahead of the curve.

• Developers & IPPs: Pinpoint emerging project locations, secure best-in-class components, and optimize project schedules.
• Investors & Financiers: Validate market assumptions, quantify policy risk, and identify prime opportunities for returns.
• OEMs & Supply Chain Leaders: Align manufacturing capacity with market demand, reduce bottlenecks, and meet domestic content criteria.
• Utilities & Offtakers: Evaluate future procurement strategies and gain confidence in long-term supply availability.
• Policy & Regulatory Stakeholders: Anticipate industry needs and shape supportive policy frameworks that drive sustainable growth.

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