California hosts one of the largest concentrations of wind turbines in the country, particularly at the San Gorgonio Pass, which boasts over 650 turbines capable of powering thousands of homes. Wind energy accounted for more than 25% of the state's renewable energy in 2019. While the industry has thrived, notable criticism has emerged from figures like former President Donald Trump, who argues that the visual impact of wind farms negatively affects the landscape. Advances in technology and significant cost reductions support the growth of this renewable energy sector.
The region has over 650 wind turbines, and just one can power 1,500 homes annually.
Wind energy accounted for over a quarter of California's renewable energy production in 2019, and San Gorgonio Pass was the third-largest wind farm in the state.
The low desert landscape in the San Gorgonio Pass makes it one of the windiest places in the country - the perfect place for harnessing air currents.
The cost of producing wind energy has fallen significantly since the industry took off in the 1980s, and the new Desert Peak Energy Center storage facility is considered among the world's largest.
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