June 2, 2021
No Time To Waste: A Circular Economy Strategy for Wind Energy
Using, reusing, recycling, and remanufacturing wind turbine materials—combined with technology engineered to use fewer materials and resources—will produce components that can easily be broken down for use in other applications.
May 13, 2021
National Offshore Wind Research and Development Consortium Announces Offshore Wind Supply Chain Roadmap Project
The purpose of the Supply Chain Roadmap is to present the collective benefits of a domestic supply chain and facilitate the acceleration of the offshore wind industry in the United States.
February 9, 2021
Flexing the Limits of Land-Based Wind Turbine Rotor Growth
Slender, Flexible Blades Enable High-Energy-Capture Wind Turbines by Resolving Transportation Challenges.
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.
August 31, 2020
New Study Reviews Additive Manufacturing of Soft Magnets for Wind Turbines
This study highlights the current status of additive manufacturing of magnetic components, such as rotors and stators, for large electrical machines.
June 1, 2020
Innovative Carbon Fiber Materials Enable Longer Blades, Greater Energy Capture than Traditional Fiberglass
Study blows a hole in the theory that wind turbine manufacturers have avoided carbon fiber materials because of their high cost.
May 28, 2020
DOE Announces $67 Million To Enhance Manufacturing Competitiveness Through Innovation
DOE funding opportunity includes integrated additive manufacturing processes for wind turbine blade production.
January 30, 2020
DOE Announces Funding for Tall Wind Tower Demonstration
DOE announces $5 million in funding for GE Renewables tall wind tower demonstration.
December 19, 2019
Addressing Wind Energy Innovation Challenges
Addressing Wind Energy Innovation Challenges
September 30, 2019
Happy New (Fiscal) Year!
As we embark on a new fiscal year, we’d like to share some of our key accomplishments from Fiscal Year 2019.