Oklahoma Is Wind Energy: Introduction
Oklahoma is the ideal location for wind generation, tower production, blade construction, turbine assembly, regional staging, turbine component manufacturing, repair and maintenance operations, and industry R&D.
Some of the major players already here include: DMI Industries and Bergey Windpower; hundreds of manufacturers that can supply the wind industry; and developers Acciona-North America, Chermac Energy Group, Competitive Power Ventures, GE, Horizon Wind Energy, NextEra Energy (formerly FPL Energy), Renewable Energy Systems, TradeWind Energy, and Wind Energy Prototypes.
See where Oklahoma's Wind Farms current and proposed wind farms are located.
5 Reasons To Locate Your Wind Manufacturing Company in Oklahoma
Central Location Makes Oklahoma An Accessible Profit Center
Reduce your logistics and transportation costs by locating in Oklahoma. The state's central location is ideal for production, assembly, and staging of turbines, blades, towers, and turbine components.
Oklahoma has the capacity to deliver and receive wind manufacturing components to nearly 20 states by waterway. With three in-state ports, Oklahoma has ideal access to North America's growing wind cluster including the U.S. south central states, east coast, the upper Midwest, Great Lakes states, and the Gulf of Mexico.
Oklahoma's proximity to wind projects within a 500-mile radius creates an ideal market for expansion. The state has nearly 900 MW of wind generation currently in operation. The Southwest Power Pool, a regional transmission organization, expects its 8-state region to produce 8,500 MW of wind power, with more than half coming from Oklahoma, between 2020 and 2025.
Based on the National Renewable Energy Laboratory's predictions for U.S. wind industry growth, the Oklahoma Wind Power Initiative expects Oklahoma to be the second-largest generator of wind power in the nation by 2030. Oklahoma's major electric utilities offer wind energy to their customers, and Oklahoma boasts enough potential wind resources to supply 10% of the country's electricity needs.
For details, visit the Location, Transportation, and Capacity pages.
Oklahoma's certified skills-tested workforce supports diverse, technologically advanced industries. Oklahoma's Workforce Team assists your company with all human resource needs, including recruitment, workforce screening, and no-cost/low-cost customized workforce training. For details, visit the Workforce & Training page.
Labor costs and industrial electric rates are below the U.S. national average. Oklahoma's overall cost of doing business consistently ranks among the most competitive in the nation. For details, visit the Business Costs page.
Oklahoma's business incentives program offers you up to 5% cash back quarterly of new taxable payroll and a tax credit on investment or new jobs. Qualifying manufacturing companies can receive a 5-Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Exemption. And, companies that support, repair, and maintain wind energy facilities or wind energy companies are eligible for benefits offered through Oklahoma's Quality Jobs program. For details, visit the Incentives page.
Call 800-588-5959 or email OKwind@OKcommerce.gov today for a customized incentive analysis!
Statewide Research & Development Support
The Oklahoma Wind Power Initiative, a joint project between the University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma State University, investigates and promotes state wind energy resources. It offers economic information to potential energy investors and promotes networking among Oklahoma's wind power stakeholders. For details, visit the Research page.
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