Advancing Wind Energy in the Southeast
Offshore Wind in the Southeast
According to the National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL), Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia have 82% of the East Coast offshore wind resource in shallow water and 45% of the total East Coast offshore wind resource.
The proximity of Southeastern states to the warm water of the Gulf Stream, especially off of North Carolina, creates a highly energetic microclimate with optimal wind speeds for commercial-scale offshore wind development.
The Southeast Leads in Offshore Wind
27 miles off the coast of Virginia, Dominion Energy is constructing the largest offshore wind project in the United States—the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project.
Southeast Wind Energy Supply Chain Map
The Southeast region has over 500 companies and facilities across 11 states that supply or could supply products and services to the wind industry.
A New Market for Land-Based Wind
In 2017, Avangrid Renewables' 208 MW Amazon Wind Farm US East marked the Southeast’s entry into commercial-scale land-based wind. Now, more projects than ever are set to change the region’s energy landscape.
Land-Based Wind
With two utility-scale commercial wind projects in operation and more in the pipeline, the Southeast is a growing market for land-based wind. Thanks to innovations like taller towers and longer blades, developers are capturing stronger winds at higher altitudes, making new projects feasible across the region. These advancements are unlocking significant opportunities, positioning the Southeast as a key player in the future of U.S. wind energy development.
Our Footprint
The Southeastern Wind Coalition covers the entire Southeast region, with a focus on six key states.
