Introduction The U.S.windindustryexperiencedunprecedented growthin2007,surpassing eveno ptimistic projections from years past. This rapid pace of development has made it difficult to keep up with trends in the marketplace. Yet, the need for timely, objective information on the industry and its progress has never been greater. This report— thesecondofanongoingannualseries—attempts to meet this need by providing a detailed overview of developments and trends in the U.S. wind power market, with a particular focus on 2007. As with the previous edition*, this report begins with an overview of key wind power development and installation-related trends, including trends in capacity growth, in turbine make and model, and among wind power developers, project owners, and power purchasers. It then reviews the price of wind power in the United States, and how those prices compare to the cost of fossil- fueled generation, as represented by wholesale power prices. Next, the report describes trends in installed wind project costs,wind turbine transaction prices,project performance, and operations and maintenance expenses. Finally, the report examines other factors impacting the domestic wind power market, including grid integration costs, transmission issues, and policy drivers. The report concludes with a brief preview of possible developments in 2008…

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