U.S. wind power declined in 2023 due to reduced wind speed.

Despite expanded capacity, U.S. wind power faced setbacks in 2023, primarily due to decreased wind velocity. Similar wind stilling phenomena in Europe underscored the vulnerability of wind-dependent energy systems, prompting a return to coal power generation during energy shortages.

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