The Top 500 chains, accounting for over half
of total
industry sales, brought in a
cumulative $ 298 billion in sales, which is a 3.6 % increase from 2015, but a smaller
growth percentage than in years past.
Published this week, the American Wind Energy Association's (AWEA) US Wind
Industry Second Quarter 2016 Market Report, reveals strong
growth in the second quarter — a total
of 310 MW installed during the second quarter, bringing the full - year's
cumulative installed capacity up to 830 MW.