Below are stories about research efforts featured by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Wind Energy Technologies Office.

September 26, 2023

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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

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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

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Modeling the Future of Wind Energy

WETO's decades-long support of modeling software helps expand wind energy industry's turbine design capabilities

August 24, 2023

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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

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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

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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 23, 2023

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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

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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

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New Study Analyzes How Ordinances Impact Land Available for Renewable Energy Deployment

In this new article, learn about the types of zoning ordinances in effect and how they could change the amount of available land over time.

August 15, 2023

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DOE Announces New Critical Materials Assessment and Funding Program

DOE’s 2023 Critical Materials Assessment evaluates materials for their criticality to global clean energy technology supply chains.