Peer Review Presentations
View presentations from the U.S. Department of Energy's Wind Program 2019 Peer Review meeting on April 30‒May 2. Download the agenda.
| Presentation | Presenter(s) | Track |
|---|---|---|
| Wind Energy Technologies Office Overview | Valerie Reed, Program Director, DOE Wind Energy Technologies Office | Plenary |
| Keynote - The Impact of Research on Cost Reductions in Wind Power | Henrik Stiesdal, Stiesdal A/S | Plenary |
| Overview of WETO Communications & Operations | Liz Hartman, DOE Wind Energy Technologies Office | Plenary |
| Overview of MA&D Program | Jocelyn Brown-Saracino, DOE Wind Energy Technologies Office | Plenary |
| Overview of TD Program | Mike Derby, DOE Wind Energy Technologies Office | Plenary |
Download the overview presentation of offshore specific R&D.
| Presentation | Presenter(s) | Track |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Energy Reduction for Offshore Tension-Leg Platform (TLP) Wind Turbine Systems through Advanced Control Strategies for Energy Improvement | Dhiraj Arora, GE Renewable Energy | Technology Development |
| Project Icebreaker | Lorry Wagner, Lake Erie Energy Development Corp. | Technology Development |
| Aqua Ventus | Habib Dagher, University of Maine | Technology Development |
| Offshore Resource Characterization | Will Shaw, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory | Technology Development |
Download the overview presentation of atmosphere to electrons (A2e).
| Presentation | Presenter(s) | Track |
|---|---|---|
| Atmospheric Science - A2e PRUF | Jason Fields, National Renewable Energy Laboratory | Technology Development |
| Atmospheric Science - A2e: Mesoscale Physics and Inflow: WFIP 2 | Will Shaw, National Renewable Energy Laboratory and Dave Turner, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | Technology Development |
| Atmospheric Science - MMC - Model Development & Validation | Sue Haupt, National Center for Atmospheric Research | Technology Development |
| Wind Plant Science - High-Fidelity Modeling | Mike Sprague, National Renewable Energy Laboratory | Technology Development |
| Wind Plant Science - Rotor Wake Measurements & Predictions for Validation | Patrick Moriarty, National Renewable Energy Laboratory | Technology Development |
| Wind Plant Science - Advanced Flow Control Science for Wind Plants | Paul Fleming, National Renewable Energy Laboratory | Technology Development |
| Wind Plant Science - Small Business Vouchers - WindESCo | Paul Fleming, National Renewable Energy Laboratory and Jennifer King, National Renewable Energy Laboratory | Technology Development |
| Integrated Systems Design - Multi Physics Model Validation & UQ | Jason Jonkman, National Renewable Energy Laboratory | Technology Development |
| Integrated Systems Design and Analysis | Garrett Barter, National Renewable Energy Laboratory | Technology Development |
| Integrated Systems Design and Analysis (OSW) | Amy Robertson, National Renewable Energy Laboratory | Technology Development |
Download the overview presentation of distributed wind.
| Presentation | Presenter(s) | Track |
|---|---|---|
| Distributed Wind Research, Development, and Testing | Ian Baring-Gould, National Renewable Energy Laboratory | Technology Development |
Download the overview presentation of testing infrastructure.
| Presentation | Presenter(s) | Track |
|---|---|---|
| Testing Facilities and Capabilities at NWTC | Dave Simms, National Renewable Energy Laboratory | Technology Development |
| Testing Facilities and Capabilities at Sandia National Laboratories: Field Test Facilities O&M (SWiFT O&M) | Jonathan Berg, Sandia National Laboratories | Technology Development |
Download the overview presentation of standards support and international engagement.
| Presentation | Presenter(s) | Track |
|---|---|---|
| Wind Standards Development | Jeroen van Dam, National Renewable Energy Laboratory | Technology Development |
Download the overview presentation of technology-to-market activities and small business voucher program.
| Presentation | Presenter(s) | Track |
|---|---|---|
| Wind Industry R&D Market Survey | Alexsandra Lemke, National Renewable Energy Laboratory | Technology Development |
| Wind Industry Partnership Summit | Lara Aston, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory | Technology Development |
| Small Business Vouchers - Micron/NIRE/SkySpecs | Josh Paquette, Brandon Ennis, and Jon Berg, Sandia National Laboratories | Technology Development |
| Small Business Vouchers - Tower Technology | Paul Veers, National Renewable Energy Laboratory | Technology Development |
| Small Business Vouchers – Sentient | Brandon Ennis, Sandia National Laboratories | Technology Development |
Download the overview presentation of advanced components, reliability, and manufacturing.
| Presentation | Presenter(s) | Track |
|---|---|---|
| Optimized Carbon Fiber Composites for Wind Turbine Blades | Brandon Ennis, Sandia National Laboratories | Technology Development |
| Big Adaptive Rotor | Josh Paquette, Sandia National Laboratories | Technology Development |
| Additive Manufacturing in Wind Turbine Components and Tooling | Brian K. Post, Oak Ridge National Laboratory | Technology Development |
| Wind Blade Durability and Damage Tolerance | Josh Paquette, Sandia National Laboratories | Technology Development |
| Wind Turbine Drivetrain Reliability | Jonathan Keller, National Renewable Energy Laboratory | Technology Development |
Download the overview presentation of stakeholder engagement and workforce development.
| Presentation | Presenter(s) | Track |
|---|---|---|
| WindExchange and Regional Resource Centers | Ian Baring-Gould, National Renewable Energy Laboratory | Market Acceleration & Deployment |
| Collegiate Wind Competition | Ian Baring-Gould, National Renewable Energy Laboratory | Market Acceleration & Deployment |
| Wind for Schools and Workforce Development | Ian Baring-Gould, National Renewable Energy Laboratory | Market Acceleration & Deployment |
Download the overview presentation of environmental research.
| Presentation | Presenter(s) | Track |
|---|---|---|
| Wind Operational Issue Mitigation (NREL) | Cris Hein, National Renewable Energy Laboratory | Market Acceleration & Deployment |
| Wind Operational Issue Mitigation (PNNL) | Andrea Copping, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory | Market Acceleration & Deployment |
| Environmental Research: Overview of Eagle Funding Opportunity Announcement | Jocelyn Brown-Saracino, DOE Wind Energy Technologies Office | Market Acceleration & Deployment |
| Detection and Perception of Sound by Eagles and Surrogate Raptors | Jeffrey Marr, University of Minnesota | Market Acceleration & Deployment |
| Understanding the Golden Eagle and Bald Eagle Sensory Worlds to Enhance Detection and Response to Wind Turbines | Esteban Fernandez-Juricic, Purdue University | Market Acceleration & Deployment |
| A Heterogeneous System for Eagle Detection, Deterrent, and Wildlife Collision Detection for Wind Turbines | Matt Johnston, Oregon State University | Market Acceleration & Deployment |
| Eagle Take Minimization System | Raphael Tisch, Laufer Wind Group, LLC | Market Acceleration & Deployment |
| Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Detection and Deterrent System in Reducing Golden Eagle Fatalities at Operational Wind Facilities | Taber D. Allison, American Wind Wildlife Institute | Market Acceleration & Deployment |
| Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Camera- Based Detection System to Support Informed Curtailment and Minimize Eagle Fatalities at Wind Energy Facilities | Taber D. Allison, American Wind Wildlife Institute | Market Acceleration & Deployment |
| Environmental Research: Overview of Bat Funding Opportunity Announcement | Jocelyn Brown-Saracino, DOE Wind Energy Technologies Office | Market Acceleration & Deployment |
| A Biomimetic Ultrasonic Whistle For Use As A Bat Deterrent On Wind Turbines | Paul R. Sievert, University of Massachusetts Amherst | Market Acceleration & Deployment |
| Texturizing Wind Turbine Towers to Reduce Bat Mortality | Victoria J. Bennett,Texas Christian University | Market Acceleration & Deployment |
| Rotor-Mounted Bat Impact Mitigation System | Jocelyn Brown-Saracino, DOE Wind Energy Technologies Office | Market Acceleration & Deployment |
| Ultrasonic Bat Deterrent Technology | Myron Miller, General Electric Company | Market Acceleration & Deployment |
| Evaluating the Effectiveness of Ultrasonic Acoustic Deterrents in Reducing Bat Fatalities at Wind Energy Facilities | Michael R. Schirmacher, Bat Conservation International | Market Acceleration & Deployment |
Download the overview presentation of regulatory and siting.
| Presentation | Presenter(s) | Track |
|---|---|---|
| Siting - Radar Wind-Turbine RCS Mitigation | Benjamin Karlson, Sandia National Laboratories | Market Acceleration & Deployment |
| Siting - Radar Wind-Turbine RCS Mitigation (MIT Lincoln Labs) | Jason Biddle, Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Market Acceleration & Deployment |
| National Wind Turbine Database and Location Impacts R&D | Ben Hoen, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory | Market Acceleration & Deployment |
Download the overview presentation of grid integration.
| Presentation | Presenter(s) | Track |
|---|---|---|
| Operational and Strategic Implementation of Dynamic Line Rating for Optimized Wind Energy Generation Integration | Jake P. Gentle, Idaho National Laboratory | Market Acceleration & Deployment |
| Market and Reliability Opportunities for Wind on the Bulk Power System | Jessica Lau, National Renewable Energy Laboratory | Market Acceleration & Deployment |
| North American Renewable Integration Study | Greg Brinkman, National Renewable Energy Laboratory | Market Acceleration & Deployment |
| Power System Reliable Integration Support to Achieve Large Amounts of Wind Power (PRISALA) | Dave Corbus, National Renewable Energy Laboratory | Market Acceleration & Deployment |
| Providing Ramping Service with Wind to Enhance Power System Operational Flexibility | Bri-Mathias Hodge, National Renewable Energy Laboratory | Market Acceleration & Deployment |
| WindView: An Open Platform for Wind Energy Forecast Visualization | Bri-Mathias Hodge, National Renewable Energy Laboratory | Market Acceleration & Deployment |
| Understanding the Role of Short-term Energy Storage and Large Motor Loads for Active Power Controls by Wind Power | Vahan Gevorgian, National Renewable Energy Laboratory | Market Acceleration & Deployment |
Download the overview presentation of analysis and modeling.
| Presentation | Presenter(s) | Track |
|---|---|---|
| Modeling & Analysis to Inform WETO R&D | Ryan Wiser, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory | Plenary |
| Distributed Wind Research, Development, and Testing (PNNL) | Alice Orrell, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory | Plenary |
| Land Based and Offshore Wind Plant Technology Characterization and System Cost of Energy Analysis Involving Data Collection, Model Development and Analysis Activities | Eric Lantz, National Renewable Energy Laboratory | Plenary |
| Offshore Wind Strategy Follow-On Analysis | Garrett Barter, National Renewable Energy Laboratory | Plenary |
| Techno-Economic Modeling, Analysis and Support for HQ Taskers/Urgent Needs | Eric Lantz, National Renewable Energy Laboratory | Plenary |
Peer Review Report
The 2019 Peer Review Report includes feedback on the office’s initiatives and investments across the nation. The report has been divided into two sections:
- 2019 Project Peer Review Report - Volume I includes sections 1–6 of the report: the executive summary, synopses of the program, overview of peer review, and project-level evaluation results and responses
- 2019 Project Peer Review Report - Volume II includes sections 7–9 including the complete office-level, program-level and project-level evaluation results—as well as the report appendices.