Southwest Power Pool Sets North American Record for Wind Power

Feb. 12, 2017

The Southwest Power Pool set a wind penetration record on February 12, 2017, becoming the first regional transmission organization to serve more than 50% of its load at a given time with wind energy. A Southwest Power Pool official stated that although even 10 years ago a 25% percent wind penetration level was thought to be challenging, experience gained since then means that a 50% or greater wind penetration is realistic.