Wind News

Weather models have difficulty forecasting the cold, near-ground temperatures in cold pools, resulting in subtle errors that have a big impact on the magnitude and timing of wind power predictions. A new method can cut wind speed errors by as much as 20%.

Selected projects will study environmental and wildlife topics that can help advance offshore wind on both the east and west coasts of the United States.

NREL’s Composites Manufacturing Education and Technology (CoMET) Facility is conducting research to design stronger, lighter weight, less expensive, and even recyclable wind turbine blades.

A new report from DOE’s Idaho National Laboratory and its industry partner EnerNex details new approaches to help secure the nation’s grid against physical and cybersecurity threats.

WETO and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Rhode Island Sea Grant have partnered to create a new Offshore Wind Liaison position. The Liaison will connect communities with information and research about offshore wind energy development.

The lab is seeking Request for Proposals to support research into how bat behave near wind turbines and how they respond to tools intended to keep bats away from turbines (deterrents).

As we enter a new fiscal year, WETO is sharing some of the more notable wind energy research and development accomplishments from 2021.

In March 2022, the Collegiate Wind Competition organizers will implement a new application process and timeline for the 2023 competition. This new process is intended to broaden the reach and impact of the CWC.

NOWRDC released a new competitive solicitation to fund projects targeting offshore wind supply chain, logistics, and operations and maintenance. Concept paper submissions are due September 16, 2021.

The Land-Based Wind Market Report: 2021 Edition provides an overview of developments and trends in the U.S. wind power market.