The growth in wind generation is a result of new wind plants coming online and grid expansions that have allowed more wind power to flow through the system to consumers. (eia.gov)
Wind plant developers reported increasing amounts of new capacity scheduled to enter commercial operation in 2012 as the year progressed. (eia.gov)
While the competitive bidding reduces cost, these off - shore wind plants nevertheless represent large capacity additions determined by the government rather than the market. (iea.org)