From the Blog

The Spring 2022 edition of the Wind R&D Newsletter highlights R&D activities and publications by Department of Energy national laboratories and industry partners who are helping the United States reach our renewable energy goals.

A new study indicates that nearly 1,400 gigawatts of distributed wind capacity could be profitably deployed today across the United States, which amounts to more than half of the nation’s current annual electricity consumption.

The American WAKE experimeNt—a massive data collection effort funded by WETO—could help U.S. wind farms produce more energy, increase profits, and, eventually, reduce electricity prices for consumers.

First-ever demonstration shows wind can fulfill a wider role in future power systems.

A standalone wind turbine is transforming the rural Alaskan community of St. Mary’s, according to a new study conducted by Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and Sandia National Laboratories.

New study reveals mixed reactions to flickering shadows generated by wind turbines.

After 31 years at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Wind Energy Program Manager Will Shaw has retired. From the Atmosphere to Electrons initiative to offshore wind buoys, it’s been a wind energy career he’s enjoyed with “gust-o.”

A group of seven contractors and 20 utility programs that participate in the federal Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® program are among those receiving awards for outstanding leadership in reducing American energy bills.

McDaniel discusses his research in soil-plant interactions, his work outside of research, and hopes for his future with CABBI.

A team led by current and former Carnegie plant biologists has undertaken the largest ever functional genomic study of a photosynthetic organism.