In 1980, the US had less than 10 megawatts of installed wind capacity.
Steady winds turn the blades, which drive a generator making electricity.
The amount of energy produced depends on consistency of wind speed, length of the blades, and the height of the turbine tower. This graphic compares the size of our wind turbines to the 40-story Firstar Building in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. WE Wind Turbines Wisconsin Electric operates two wind turbines near Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Plans for additional wind-generated power are underway. Hydroelectricity Solar Back to the Renewable Energy main page.