September 16, 2015
May 18, 2015
SNL Researchers Assess Wind Turbine Blade Inspection and Repair Methods
Flaws in wind turbine blades emanating from the manufacturing process are an important factor in blade reliability. To reduce uncertainty in the blade manufacturing process and improve their design and performance, SNL is working with industry to evalu...
May 18, 2015
DOE Launches High-Tech Research Buoys to Advance U.S. Offshore Wind Development
DOE is exploring the immense potential for offshore wind energy development off the Atlantic and Pacific coasts using high-tech research buoys oper...
September 12, 2014
Argonne Researchers Shine "Light" on Origins of Wind Turbine Bearing Failures
Researchers at DOE's Argonne National Laboratory are investigating the root cause of failures to wind turbine drivetrain components, such as bearin...
September 12, 2014
March 31, 2014
SWiFT Turbines Full Dynamic Characterization Opens Doors for Research in the Dynamics of Coupled Systems
Research conducted at the Scaled Wind Farm Technology Facility (SWiFT) in Lubbock, Texas, drew a lot of interest from attendees at the International Modal Analysis Conference held in Orlando, Florida, last February. According to a presentation given by...
January 6, 2014
Study Shows Active Power Controls from Wind May Increase Revenues and Improve System Reliability
The DOE Wind Program and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory recently published a study conducted in collaboration with the Electric Power Res...
January 6, 2014
Research Led by Sandia Reveals Leading-Edge Erosion Significantly Reduces Wind Turbine Performance
Research conducted by DOE's Sandia National Laboratories revealed that leading-edge erosion on wind turbine blades can have a detrimental effect on wind turbine aerodynamic performance within the second year of operation. Light erosion may lead to a 5%...
January 6, 2014
Letter from the Wind Program Director: Fourth Quarter 2013
A new year always presents a great opportunity to reflect on past accomplishments and look forward to new opportunities. For the Wind Program, 2013...
October 1, 2013
DOE to Debut a Dynamic 5-Megawatt Dynamometer
Boulder, Colorado -- As wind turbine capacity continues to grow, so does the need to test the electrical and mechanical power-producing components ...