According to the U.S. Department of Energy, the states with the smallest wind turbine installations are Hawaii, Rhode Island, and Delaware, due to their limited land area and geographical constraints.
Research by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory found that states like New Jersey, Connecticut, and New York have relatively few small wind turbine installations, with most being concentrated in rural areas.
Forbes reports that while states like Texas and Iowa lead the nation in wind energy production, states like Mississippi, Alabama, and Louisiana have some of the smallest wind turbine installations, with fewer than 100 megawatts of installed capacity.
The American Wind Energy Association provides data on wind turbine installations by state, showing that states like Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine have relatively small numbers of wind turbines, with fewer than 50 installations each.
A report by the Pew Charitable Trusts highlights the growth of renewable energy in the US, but notes that states like West Virginia, Kentucky, and Oklahoma have limited wind energy development, with few large-scale wind turbine installations.
A video by the US Department of Energy explains the benefits and challenges of wind energy development, including the limited potential for wind turbine installations in states like Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina.
The US Energy Information Administration provides data on wind energy production and installation by state, showing that states like North Dakota, South Dakota, and Montana have significant wind energy development, while states like Arizona, Nevada, and Utah have relatively small wind turbine installations.
A market analysis by Wood Mackenzie finds that the small wind turbine market is growing, but states like Alaska, Wyoming, and Montana have limited demand for small wind turbines due to their rugged terrain and limited grid connectivity.