awea windpower

The pipeline of wind farms under construction or in advanced development totals 28,668 MW, a 34 percent increase compared to the end of 2016, according to the U.S. Wind Industry Fourth Quarter 2017 Market Report. That means tens of billions in additional infrastructure investment is on its way to the U.S.

Wind power continues to lift the American economy. The industry closed 2017 strong, delivering 7,017 megawatts (MW) of new wind power capacity. That new capacity represents $11 billion in new private investment. There are now 89,077 MW of wind power installed across 41 states, enough to power 26 million American homes.

With wind power closing 2017 strong, we are excited to bring that momentum to WINDPOWER 2018, the largest wind energy networking event in the Western Hemisphere. 

2018 HIGHLIGHTS

• Opening reception is open to ALL attendees at Navy Pier, a Chicago landmark
• Additional informal meetups added to increase networking opportunities 
• Opportunities to meet current and future customers - grow your business
• General sessions & meeting rooms will be on the show floor again

WHO ATTENDS
​​​​​​​Consultants
Component Suppliers
Project Development
O&M
Turbine Manufacturers
Construction
Component Processing
Wind Project Operators
Utility
Transportation

A few things to keep in mind when planning your trip:

• Pre-Conference seminars start on Monday, May 7 at 12:30 PM.
• Committee meetings will also start on Monday, May 7.                                          Schedule will be posted soon.
• The exhibit hall is open through Thursday, May 10. Education sessions will conclude at 1:00 PM. 
• Plan to join us for the opening reception and other networking events beginning at Monday, May 7 at 5PM.
• Don't you dare leave early! After the exhibit hall closes, keep on networking with fellow attendees at a Chicago White Sox Stadium Tour, an Architectural River Cruise or a Chicago Gangster Bus Tour.