South Carolina Has a Unique Opportunity to Incorporate Wind Into Its Energy Mix

South Carolina possesses significant opportunities to benefit from both onshore and offshore wind development. South Carolina's strongest onshore wind resources are concentrated in the Coastal Plain, where average wind speeds range from approximately 6.0 to 7.5 meters per second—meeting the threshold generally considered viable for modern utility-scale wind energy projects.

South Carolina is well-positioned to support the growing offshore wind industry. The 2024 South Carolina Offshore Wind Supply Chain Study found that the state's advanced manufacturing base, steel fabrication capabilities, skilled workforce, and port infrastructure align closely with offshore wind supply chain needs, creating opportunities for South Carolina businesses to support projects across the Atlantic Coast.

In recent years, South Carolina has made significant strides toward supporting wind development, including:

The Port of Charleston is the second deepest harbor on the East Coast and provides the ability to support large-scale manufacturing, logistics, and component transportation activities associated with offshore wind.
The completion of the South Carolina Offshore Wind Supply Chain Study, commissioned by the South Carolina Department of Commerce, identified opportunities for the state to attract offshore wind-related manufacturing, supply chain investment, workforce development, and port activity. (Do a moving banner here of fast facts)
The passage of Act 41 (H.3309) in 2025 established new pathways for renewable energy development through both competitive procurement programs and voluntary renewable energy offerings.

Alongside these, South Carolina boasts world-class research and technical institutions that are determining feasibility of new wind technologies and training the next generation of industry leaders, both of which will be critical to advancing the pipeline of projects along the Atlantic.

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