Before you plan to install your own wind turbine or wind farm, you must know if the wind resource in your location is adequate. From wind resource maps, you can determine if your area of interest should be further explored. Wind resource at a micro level can vary significantly; therefore, you should get a professional evaluation of your specific area of interest.

The following map shows a combination of high resolution and low resolution wind speed datasets for the United States as a whole. Scroll over the map key for a zoomed-in view of the scale each wind power classification.