November 14, 2023
New Reports Detail Advanced Manufacturing Methods for Novel Turbine Blade Designs
DOE's National Renewable Energy Laboratory and Oak Ridge National Laboratory recently investigated advanced manufacturing processes and materials to enable novel wind turbine blade designs that both decrease costs and increase efficiency.
September 21, 2023
DOE Announces $30 Million to Lower Costs of Large Wind Turbines
DOE announced $30 million for advancing innovative practices that will reshape the design, materials, and sustainability of manufacturing for wind turbine equipment.
September 21, 2023
DOE Launches Critical Materials Collaborative to Harness and Unify Critical Materials Research Across America’s Innovation Ecosystem
New coalition builds on momentum from 2023 Critical Materials Assessment and corresponding list, announces intent to invest up to $10M for Critical Materials Accelerator Program
September 8, 2023
Driving Change on World EV Day
Whether you have questions about EVs or ideas about how to improve them, we have resources to help on whatever road you’re on.
September 7, 2023
Why and How Should We Modernize U.S. Hydropower Facilities?
Hydropower facilities need updates to increase efficiency, improve energy reliability, and enhance community and grid resilience.
August 24, 2023
What Does Offshore Wind Energy Look Like Today?
Offshore wind energy is a win–win! Check out some impressive offshore wind farms around the world and how they may reflect the future of U.S. offshore wind energy.
August 24, 2023
Policy Support Leads to Rise in Distributed Wind Investment and Expansion in Rural Communities
Distributed wind is entering your community! Check out how distributed wind energy is expanding as a clean energy resource for U.S. communities.
August 23, 2023
Bends, Twists, and Flat Edges Change the Game for Wind Energy
DOE-funded research led to wind turbine blade breakthroughs that provide more power at lower cost.
August 15, 2023
New Database Helps Quantify Materials Needed to Support Growth in Wind Energy
The new Renewable Energy Materials Properties Database and accompanying reports could help developers, utilities, and other stakeholders understand how global materials supplies might impact future development of wind energy.
August 15, 2023
DOE Announces $33 Million to Advance Energy Research Across America
DOE announced funding to two wind energy projects as part of a program to ensure research funding is reaching the pockets of the country that traditionally have received disproportionately low amounts of Federal scientific funding.