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The Spring 2022 edition of the Wind R&D Newsletter highlights R&D activities and publications by Department of Energy national laboratories and industry partners who are helping the United States reach our clean energy goals.
May 16, 2022
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A new study indicates that nearly 1,400 gigawatts of distributed wind capacity could be profitably deployed today across the United States, which amounts to more than half of the nation’s current annual electricity consumption.
May 16, 2022
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The American WAKE experimeNt—a massive data collection effort funded by WETO—could help U.S. wind farms produce more energy, increase profits, and, eventually, reduce electricity prices for consumers.
May 16, 2022
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First-ever demonstration shows wind can fulfill a wider role in future power systems.
May 16, 2022
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A standalone wind turbine is transforming the rural Alaskan community of St. Mary’s, according to a new study conducted by Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and Sandia National Laboratories.
May 16, 2022
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New study reveals mixed reactions to flickering shadows generated by wind turbines.
May 16, 2022
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After 31 years at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Wind Energy Program Manager Will Shaw has retired. From the Atmosphere to Electrons initiative to offshore wind buoys, it’s been a wind energy career he’s enjoyed with “gust-o.”
May 16, 2022
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NREL released the Distributed Wind Energy Futures Study, which details the high potential to profitably deploy nearly 1,400 gigawatts (GW) of distributed wind capacity across the United States.
May 12, 2022
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Joy Page wants to combat the climate crisis head on. Drawing on her experience with renewable energy, she recently joined WETO as a biologist to ensure harmony between wind energy deployment and wildlife populations.
May 11, 2022
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Does your career search need a breath of fresh air? Check out the updated Wind Career Map!
May 11, 2022
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Events
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CLEANPOWER 2022 Conference and Exhibition
May 16 to May 18
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Collegiate Wind Competition at CLEANPOWER 2022
May 16 to May 18
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2022 ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit
May 23 to May 25
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Distributed Wind Energy Futures Study Webinar
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM EDT
Rural Areas Benefit from Distributed Wind
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In February 2022, DOE released a series of 13 reports on American manufacturing supply chains, reviewing both the obstacles to a reliable supply of key materials and opportunities for improvement.
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Report details regional and national strategies to support the Administration’s goals for offshore wind deployment.
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The Land-Based Wind Market Report: 2021 Edition provides an overview of developments and trends in the U.S. wind power market.
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The Offshore Wind Market Report: 2021 Edition provides detailed information on the domestic offshore wind industry to provide a U.S. context and help navigate technical and market barriers and opportunities.
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The Distributed Wind Market Report: 2021 Edition provides stakeholders with statistics and analysis of the distributed wind market, along with insights into its trends and characteristics.
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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.
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White House Fact Sheet: Biden Administration Jumpstarts Offshore Wind Energy Projects to Create Jobs
Interior, Energy, Commerce, & Transportation Departments Announce New Leasing, Funding, & Development Goals to Accelerate Offshore Wind Energy & Jobs.
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The plan outlines the Office's research priorities and plans through the year 2025
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The 2018 Wind Technologies Market Report summarizes the major trends in the U.S. wind power market in 2018.
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The 2018 Distributed Wind Market Report provides stakeholders with statistics and analysis of the distributed wind market.
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Offshore wind market, technology, and cost trends in the United States and worldwide.
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Continued growth in the U.S. wind industry requires trained and qualified workers to manufacture, construct, operate, and maintain wind turbines.
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2017 State of Wind Development in the United States by Region is a comprehensive examination of U.S. wind energy development and deployment.
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This report explains how new energy science and technological breakthroughs could cut the cost of wind energy in half by 2030.
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Tracking progress and updates in the Wind Vision Roadmap.
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