U.S. wind turbine orders hit 2.8 GW in Q2 ahead of tax credit deadline

Wind equipment orders surged to 2.8 gigawatts in the second quarter as developers rushed ahead of expiring federal tax credits, with forecasts showing 39 GW of new onshore capacity deployed by 2030.

First covered Oct 26, 2026 · 8:06 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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15d Utility Dive Wind turbine orders hit 2.8 GW in Q2 ahead of tax credit deadline: WoodMac — Overall, “the U.S. wind industry remains on course to add 39 GW of onshore new-build capacity by 2030,” the report said.

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