A New Revenue Generator for Texas Ports

Wind energy is providing added revenue to the Port of Corpus Christi. But there is a cost- the Port is running out of space to take in wind propelers and turbines.

The loading and unloading areas for turbines, blades and other wind-energy equipment take massive amounts of space.

The American Wind Energy Association says Texas ranks #1 in the country for both installed and under-construction wind capacity.

• 18,000 wind-related jobs
• Wind energy industry last year invested $3 billion in Texas
• Texas is home to at least 46 wind energy manufacturing facilities

Corpus Christi Caller Times: Wind energy is making storage space scarce