The Wind Energy Technologies Office (WETO) focuses on technological development to improve the reliability and affordability of wind energy and addressing barriers to wind energy deployment. WETO funds research and development activities through competitive solicitations.

WETO does not fund the purchase or installation of wind energy systems by individuals or companies. For information on federal grants and tax incentives for the purchase and operation of wind energy systems, please see the Related Opportunities page.

Solicitation Title Open Date Close Date

Fluid Dynamics Research for Wind Energy

  Applications accepted on rolling basis. 

Prize: Wind Turbine Materials Recycling

July 12, 2023

Phase 2 Submissions: Jul. 12, 2024, at 5 p.m. ET

Notice of Intent to Issue: Funding Opportunity Announcement "Marine Energy University Foundational R&D"

Aug. 24, 2023 TBD
Funding Opportunity Announcement: Innovative DEsigns for high-performAnce Low-cost HVDC Converters (IDEAL HVDC) Sept. 27, 2023

Full Applications: Feb. 2, 2024, at 5 p.m. ET

Funding Opportunity Announcement: Installation Noise Reduction and Reliable Moorings for Offshore Wind and Marine Energy Sept. 29, 2023

Full Applications: Feb. 29, 2024, at 5 p.m. ET

Request for Information: Coexistence of Wind Turbines and Radar

Nov. 7, 2023 Jan. 12, 2023, at 5 p.m. ET
Lab Call: Technology Commercialization Fund Nov. 14, 2023

Concept Papers: Jan. 16, 2024, at 3 p.m. ET

Full Applications: March 14, 2024, at 3 p.m. ET

View closed opportunities on the Past Opportunities Web page. Although WETO attempts to maintain current information on these solicitations, the official source for funding information is EERE Exchange.

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