Solar & wind farm atlas · Northern America
Solar & wind farms in United States
Every utility-scale solar park and wind farm in United States tracked by Global Energy Monitor: operating, under construction and planned.
Operating solar + wind
304 GW
#2 of 222 countries
Solar PV + CSP
152 GW
#2 worldwide
Onshore wind
152 GW
#2 for wind
Offshore wind
172 MW
operating
Under construction
40.3 GW
planned: 185 GW
Facilities tracked
9,594
all statuses
Open on the interactive atlas → 2,500 largest of 9,594 facilities shown
Solar PVOnshore windOffshore windCSPBuilding / planned
United States has 304 GW of utility-scale solar and wind capacity in operation across 9,594 tracked facilities, ranking #2 of 222 countries in this atlas.
The fleet is balanced between solar (152 GW) and wind (152 GW).
Offshore wind contributes 172 MW; United States is one of the few countries with offshore wind farms in operation.
The pipeline is substantial: 40.3 GW under construction and 185 GW in pre-construction or announced, equal to 74% of today’s operating fleet.
About 138 GW (45%) of the operating capacity started up in 2021 or later; the busiest year was 2024, with 36 GW commissioned.
The largest concentrations are in Texas (75.9 GW), California (30.8 GW), Oklahoma (13 GW).
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See also: United States energy profile for the electricity mix, carbon intensity and history.
Capacity commissioned per year
Operating facilities by first start year (MW). Projects without a known start year are not included.
Largest operating solar & wind farms in United States
Map →| Facility | Type | Capacity | Since | Region | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alta Wind Energy Center | Onshore wind | 1.1 GW | 2011 | California | NRG Energy Inc |
| Flat Ridge wind farm | Onshore wind | 1 GW | 2012 | Nashville, Kansas | BP Wind Energy |
| Traverse Wind Project | Onshore wind | 999 MW | 2022 | Weatherford, Oklahoma | AEP Renewables |
| Edwards Sanborn solar farm | Solar PV | 957 MW | 2021 | Mojave, California | Terra-Gen |
| Cedar Springs wind farm | Onshore wind | 924 MW | 2020 | Wyoming | NextEra Energy Inc |
| Los Vientos wind farm (United States) | Onshore wind | 912 MW | 2012 | Texas | Duke Energy Corp |
| Great Prairie wind farm | Onshore wind | 867 MW | 2022 | Texas | NextEra Energy Inc |
| Hurlburt wind farm | Onshore wind | 845 MW | 2022 | Oregon | Brookfield Renewable Partners LP |
| Meadow Lake wind farm | Onshore wind | 812 MW | 2009 | Indiana | EDPR Renewable Energy Sources of Greece 1 Sole Proprietorshi |
| Roscoe Wind Farm Project | Onshore wind | 781 MW | 2008 | Texas | RWE Renewables |
| Clearwater wind farm | Onshore wind | 776 MW | 2022 | Rock Springs, Montana | NextEra Energy Inc |
| Misae Solar | Solar PV | 757 MW | 2020 | Texas | Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners P/S |
| Amazon wind farm | Onshore wind | 712 MW | 2015 | Indiana | Pattern Energy |
| Dunns Bridge solar farm | Solar PV | 700 MW | 2023 | Indiana | NextEra Energy Inc |
| Orion Milam Solar | Solar PV | 700 MW | 2024 | Texas | SB Energy Corp |
| Samson Solar Energy | Solar PV | 700 MW | 2022 | Cunningham, Texas | WEC Energy Group Inc |
| Gemini Solar | Solar PV | 690 MW | 2024 | Unincorporated, Nevada | Arevia Power |
| Athos Solar | Solar PV | 674 MW | 2021 | Desert Center, California | Intersect Power |
| Capricorn Ridge Wind Energy Center | Onshore wind | 660 MW | 2017 | Sterling City, Texas | NextEra Energy Inc |
| Lumina Solar Project | Solar PV | 654 MW | 2024 | Texas | Intersect Power |
| Westland solar farm | Solar PV | 651 MW | 2021 | Lemoore, California | CIM Group |
| High Banks Wind | Onshore wind | 643 MW | 2023 | Kansas | NextEra Energy Inc |
| Delilah Solar Energy | Solar PV | 610 MW | 2024 | Bogota, Texas | Invenergy LLC |
| Mount solar farm (United States) | Solar PV | 606 MW | 2013 | California | Silver Ridge Power (SRP) |
| Sweetwater wind farm | Onshore wind | 606 MW | 2007 | Texas | Leeward Energy |
| Limon wind farm | Onshore wind | 601 MW | 2012 | Colorado | NextEra Energy Inc |
| Danish Fields Solar | Solar PV | 600 MW | 2024 | Texas | TotalEnergies SE |
| Hornet Swisher solar farm | Solar PV | 600 MW | 2025 | Texas | Vesper Energy |
| Rush Creek wind farm | Onshore wind | 600 MW | 2018 | Colorado | Xcel Energy Inc |
| Cimarron Bend wind farm | Onshore wind | 599 MW | 2016 | Kansas | Enel Green Power SpA |
| Double Back Diamond Solar | Solar PV | 593 MW | 2024 | Illinois | Swift Current Energy |
| Fowler Ridge wind farm | Onshore wind | 588 MW | 2009 | Indiana | — |
| Topaz solar farm | Solar PV | 585 MW | 2013 | California | BHE Solar LLC |
| Fox Squirrel Solar | Solar PV | 577 MW | 2023 | Ohio | Enbridge Inc |
| Frontier wind farm | Onshore wind | 552 MW | 2016 | Oklahoma | Duke Energy Corp |
| Hardin Solar Energy | Solar PV | 550 MW | 2021 | Alger, Ohio | Dominion Energy Inc |
| Prospero Solar | Solar PV | 550 MW | 2020 | Andrews, Texas | Longroad Energy |
| Cheyenne Ridge wind farm | Onshore wind | 535 MW | 2020 | Colorado | Xcel Energy Inc |
| Faraday Solar Project | Solar PV | 525 MW | 2025 | Utah | Excelsior Energy Inc |
| Aviator wind farm | Onshore wind | 525 MW | 2021 | Texas | Ares Infrastructure and Power |
Biggest projects in the pipeline
| Project | Type | Status | Capacity | Expected | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chokecherry And Sierra Madre Wind Energy Project | Onshore wind | Under construction | 4.1 GW | 2029 | Wyoming |
| Kitty Hawk wind farm | Offshore wind | Pre-construction | 3.3 GW | 2026 | Corolla, North Carolina |
| Atlantic Shores South Wind Project | Offshore wind | Pre-construction | 2.7 GW | 2027 | Atlantic City, New Jersey |
| Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) Commercial Project | Offshore wind | Under construction | 2.6 GW | 2027 | Virginia Beach, Virginia |
| SunZia Wind | Onshore wind | Under construction | 2.6 GW | 2026 | New Mexico |
| Beacon wind farm | Offshore wind | Pre-construction | 2.4 GW | 2029 | Nantucket, New York |
| Leading Light Wind | Offshore wind | Pre-construction | 2.4 GW | 2031 | New Jersey |
| Liberty wind farm (United States) | Offshore wind | Pre-construction | 2.1 GW | — | Nantucket, Massachusetts |
| Community Offshore Wind | Offshore wind | Pre-construction | 2.1 GW | 2032 | New York |
| Pepper Hammock Solar and Storage solar farm | Solar PV | Pre-construction | 2.1 GW | 2027 | Georgia |
| New England Wind | Offshore wind | Pre-construction | 2.1 GW | 2027 | Edgartown, Massachusetts |
| Olympic Wind | Offshore wind | Pre-construction | 2 GW | 2030 | Washington |
| Lake Charles Wind Energy Area | Offshore wind | Announced | 1.7 GW | — | Louisiana |
| Canopy Offshore wind farm | Offshore wind | Pre-construction | 1.6 GW | — | California |
| Tehuacana Creek Solar | Solar PV | Pre-construction | 1.5 GW | 2027 | Texas |
| Long Island Offshore Wind | Offshore wind | Announced | 1.5 GW | 2033 | New York |
| Attentive Energy One offshore wind farm | Offshore wind | Pre-construction | 1.3 GW | 2031 | New York |
| Attentive Energy Two offshore wind farm | Offshore wind | Pre-construction | 1.3 GW | 2031 | New Jersey |
| Excelsior Wind | Offshore wind | Pre-construction | 1.3 GW | — | New York, New York |
| Golden State Wind | Offshore wind | Announced | 1.3 GW | — | California |
Top regions (operating)
Largest owners (operating)
Frequently asked questions
What is the largest solar farm in United States?
The largest operating solar facility in United States in this dataset is Edwards Sanborn solar farm (Mojave, California), with about 957 MW, in operation since 2021.
What is the largest wind farm in United States?
The largest operating wind facility is Alta Wind Energy Center (California), at about 1.1 GW, operating since 2011.
How much solar capacity does United States have?
Utility-scale solar facilities tracked by Global Energy Monitor total 152 GW in operation in United States (#2 worldwide in this atlas), plus 23.9 GW under construction. Rooftop and small solar systems are not included, so national statistics including them are usually higher.
How much wind power capacity does United States have?
152 GW of wind farms are operating (152 GW onshore, 172 MW offshore), ranking #2 in this atlas, with 16.4 GW under construction.
How many solar and wind farms are there in United States?
9,594 facilities are recorded, including operating, under-construction, planned, shelved and cancelled projects: 7,947 solar PV, 1,565 onshore wind, 51 offshore wind and 31 concentrated solar.
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Nearby countries
Canada 21.2 GWBermuda 6 MWGreenland 0 MW