Installed Wind Energy Capacity 1981-1990
Installed Wind Energy Capacity (in megawatts, MW)(cumulative for year):
| Nation | 1981 | 1982 | 1983 | 1984 | 1985 | 1986 | 1987 | 1988 | 1989 | 1990 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA | 18 | 84 | 254 | 653 | 945 | 1,265 | 1,333 | 1,231 | 1,332 | 1,484 |
| Denmark | 7 | 12 | 20 | 27 | 50 | 82 | 115 | 197 | 262 | 343 |
| Germany | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 15 | 27 | 62 |
| Total | 25 | 90 | 210 | 600 | 1,020 | 1,270 | 1,450 | 1,580 | 1,730 | 1,930 |
- Total does not match sum of totals because of different sources.
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