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.

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NOWRDC Innovation in Offshore Wind 2.0

 Aug. 19, 2021

Concept Paper Submissions Due: Sept. 16, 2021

Full Proposal Submissions Due: Nov. 10, 2021

Enabling Coexistence Options for Wind Energy and Wildlife-Bat Behavior Research and Technology Advancement

 Sep. 29, 2021 Submissions Due: Dec. 8, 2021

Although WETO attempts to maintain current information on these solicitations, the official source for funding information is EERE Exchange.

View closed opportunities on the Past Opportunities Web page.

 

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