The Wind Technology Program is designed to fund research, development, demonstration, and commercialization activities to improve wind energy technologies.

Overview

Office:

Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

New Program:

No

Funding amount:

$60,000,000

Funding Mechanism:

Cooperative Agreement

Recipients:

An Institution of Higher Education; a National Laboratory; a Federal Research Agency; a State Research Agency; a Research Agency Associated with a Territory or Freely Associated State; a Tribal energy development organization; an Indian Tribe; a Tribal organization; a Native Hawaiian community-based organization; a nonprofit research organization; an industrial entity; any other entity, as determined by the Secretary; or a consortium of 2 or more entities described here.

Period of Availability:

Available until expended

More Information

Research, development, demonstration, and commercialization activities to improve wind energy technologies, including—

  • Awarding grants and awards, on a competitive, merit-reviewed basis;
  • Performing precompetitive research and development;
  • Establishing or maintaining demonstration facilities and projects, including through stewardship of existing facilities such as the National Wind Test Center;
  • Providing technical assistance;
  • Entering into contracts and cooperative agreements;
  • Providing small business vouchers;
  • Establishing prize competitions;
  • Conducting education and outreach activities;
  • Conducting professional development activities; and
  • Conducting analyses, studies, and reports.

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