Below are stories about market transformation featured by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Wind Energy Technologies Office.
Subscribe to the WETO e-newsletter to stay informed on the latest wind energy news, events, publications, and updates.
September 26, 2023
Public–Private Collaboration Paves the Way for Commercial Wind Power Growth
The Wind Turbine Verification Program, established in 1993, introduced electric utilities to emerging wind turbine technologies, created more confidence in wind power, and helped wind energy become the robust renewable energy resource it is today.
September 21, 2023
DOE Wind Energy Technologies Office Selects 15 Projects Totaling $27 Million to Address Key Deployment Challenges for Offshore, Land-Based, and Distributed Wind
WETO has selected 15 projects for negotiation for award to lower costs and address barriers to deployment of wind energy, ranging between $500,000 and $4,500,000.
September 21, 2023
Modeling the Future of Wind Energy
WETO's decades-long support of modeling software helps expand wind energy industry's turbine design capabilities
September 15, 2023
From Wind Turbine Designs to Home Renovations, Brandon Ennis Never Stops Improving
Wind Energy researcher Brandon Ennis shares his career path and how others can get involved in renewable energy in the future.
August 24, 2023
Land-Based Wind Market Report: 2023 Edition
The 2023 edition of the Land-Based Wind Market Report provides an overview of developments and trends in the U.S. wind power market for the 2022 calendar year.
August 24, 2023
Distributed Wind Market Report: 2023 Edition
The Distributed Wind Market Report: 2023 Edition provides market statistics and analysis along with insights into market trends and characteristics regarding distributed wind energy from 2003 through 2022.
August 24, 2023
Offshore Wind Market Report: 2023 Edition
The Offshore Wind Market Report: 2023 Edition provides detailed information on the U.S. and global offshore wind energy industries to inform policymakers, researchers, and analysts about technology, economic, and market trends.
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.