Below are stories about research efforts featured by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Wind Energy Technologies Office.
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June 24, 2021
The North American Renewable Integration Study
The North American Renewable Integration Study (NARIS) assesses opportunities to modernize and decarbonize the North American power system through the integrated planning and operation of generation and transmission infrastructures to meet end-use demand.
June 2, 2021
Wind Repowering Helps Set the Stage for Energy Transition
Wind repowering—the combined activity of dismantling or refurbishing existing wind turbines and commissioning new ones—plays an important role in the wind industry by modernizing the existing wind fleet and helping maximize wind energy use.
June 2, 2021
Experts Predict 50% Lower Wind Costs Than They Did in 2015
Technology and commercial advancements are expected to continue to drive down the cost of wind energy, according to a survey of the world’s foremost wind power experts led by Berkeley Lab.
May 25, 2021
Turning Oranges to Apples: A Cutting-Edge Price Comparison for Renewables
A new, comprehensive approach is now available for evaluating renewable energy project revenue and value holistically.
April 15, 2021
Experts Predict 50% Lower Wind Costs than they did in 2015
DOE-funded 2020 research shows experts now expect land-based and offshore wind costs to decline ~35–50% by 2050, resulting in costs 50% lower than predicted in 2015.
April 13, 2021
Halfway to Zero: Progress towards a Carbon-Free Power Sector
A review of historical trends shows the progress the power sector has already made in reducing emissions.
March 23, 2021
Berkeley Lab Study Shines Light on Wind Energy Taxes and Schools
Study indicates wind projects led to substantial increases in revenue and expenditures, boosting capital spending, improving or expanding education facilities and features that were beneficial to students, teachers, and communities.
January 5, 2021
Happy New Year!
As we usher in 2021, we’d like to share some of 2020's top wind energy R&D achievements.
December 18, 2020
Multi-Year Program Plan for Wind Energy Research Released
The plan outlines WETO's research priorities and plans through the year 2025.
October 13, 2020
Wind Turbines with Large Rotors and Tall Towers Provide Double Dividends
Supersized turbines could reduce costs, enhance value of wind energy—and more.