The U.S. Department of Energy has determined that West Virginia has significant wind power development opportunities,[1] with a potential of 69 gigawatts.
As of the start of 2020, there were 376 wind turbines in operation in West Virginia with a generating capacity of 686 megawatts (MW) and responsible for 2.7% of in-state electricity production.
An additional 56 MW was under construction.
[2] The state, a major coal producer, passed renewable portfolio standard legislation in 2009, but repealed it in 2015.
[2][3] Media related to Wind power in West Virginia at Wikimedia Commons