What is US Wind Turbine Database?
The US Wind Turbine Database, from USGS, the US Department of Energy and partners, maps the location, height and capacity of more than 70,000 wind turbines across the country.
Free Open data
US Wind Turbine Database
Every land-based and offshore wind turbine in the United States
- Coverage
- United States
- Updates
- Updated
- Price
- Free
- Sign-up
- Not needed
- View
- Flat map
What you can do
- Every US wind turbine
- Turbine height, capacity and model
- Data downloads
The details
- Coverage
- United States
- Updates
- Periodically
- Data source
- FAA records, imagery review and industry data
- Made by
- USGS, DOE and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (government agency)
- Price
- Free
- Account
- No account needed
- On phones
- Best on a computer
- Map view
- Flat map
Tips for using US Wind Turbine Database
- Filter by year to watch wind power spread across the plains.
Who it is for
US Wind Turbine Database is especially useful for researchers & analysts.
Questions about US Wind Turbine Database
Is US Wind Turbine Database free?
Yes. US Wind Turbine Database is free to use.
Do I need an account to use US Wind Turbine Database?
No. You can open the map and use it without signing up.
How often is US Wind Turbine Database updated?
It is updated from time to time when new data or versions are released.
Where does US Wind Turbine Database get its data?
FAA records, imagery review and industry data.
Can I use US Wind Turbine Database on my phone?
It opens on phones, but it works best on a computer with a larger screen.
What are some alternatives to US Wind Turbine Database?
Similar maps include Submarine Cable Map, Electricity Maps, OpenRailwayMap and Open Infrastructure Map. See the full list of US Wind Turbine Database alternatives on ColorfulMaps.
Summary based on public information about US Wind Turbine Database. Features and prices change; the map's own website has the latest details.
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