The Wind Energy Technologies Office invests in energy science research and development activities that enable the innovations needed to advance U.S. wind systems, reduce the cost of electricity, and accelerate the deployment of wind power.
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Offshore Wind Research & Development
The U.S. Department of Energy's Wind Energy Technologies Office (WETO) funds research nationwide to enable the development and deployment offshore wind technologies that can capture wind resources off the coasts of the United States and convert that wind into electricity.
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Supported by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the Department of Energy’s Wind Energy Technologies Office releases a $28 million funding opportunity that will address wind deployment barriers.
December 6, 2022
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We studied how four clean energy technologies got commercialized to find commonalities that could clear the path to market for other clean energy technologies. Read what we learned.
December 5, 2022
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Acting Assistant Secretary Moreno summarizes DOE's recent investments in wildlife conservation.
November 28, 2022
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DOE has some tips and tricks for discussing wind energy this holiday season. Relax and breathe easy.
November 22, 2022
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This DOE-funded project analyzes how to build a wind turbine that could serve both military and humanitarian missions around the world.
November 22, 2022
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The Offshore Compliance Recommended Practices: 2022 Edition was approved earlier this year and will help boost U.S. offshore wind development efficiency.
November 21, 2022
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A new job opportunity has just blown in—WETO is looking to fill a Management and Program Analyst position.
November 21, 2022
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National Public Radio’s Leila Fadel spoke with engineer Amy Robertson of NREL about the push to drastically increase U.S. offshore wind production.
November 21, 2022
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DOE announced three projects under the Energyshed funding program that will help empower communities by identifying the potential impacts and benefits of locally based energy generation.
November 21, 2022
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WETO is supporting an open call and invites applications for technology innovations that address technology gaps for distributed, land-based, and offshore wind.
November 21, 2022
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Events
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Distributed Wind 2023
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ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit
Mar 22 to Mar 24
Catch the Wind: Holiday 🦃 Table Conversations on Wind Energy Are a Breeze with New Guide
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Learn more about WETO’s R&D portfolio with an interactive map that allows users to search by states and types of partner organizations.
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Publications
First-of-its-kind study that examines future U.S. offshore wind workforce growth and identifies future workforce development needs.
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White House launches floating offshore wind initiatives to deploy 15 GW, power 5 million homes, and lower costs 70% by 2035.
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Learn more about how the Floating Offshore Wind Shot plans to drive down costs and address key challenges.
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Driven by falling offshore wind prices, federal action, & state-level commitments, the U.S. offshore wind pipeline grew 13% over the previous year, with 40,083 MW now in various stages of development. Download the Offshore Wind Market Report: 2022 Edition
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The U.S. wind industry installed 13,413 megawatts (MW) of new wind capacity in 2021, bringing the cumulative total to 135,886 MW. Download the Land-Based Wind Market Report: 2022 Edition.
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The U.S. distributed wind sector added 11.7 MW of new distributed wind energy capacity with 1,751 new wind turbines installed across 15 states. Download the Distributed Wind Market Report: 2022 Edition.
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Governors, labor leaders, and private companies convene to boost offshore wind supply chains, lower energy costs, and support manufacturing jobs.
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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.
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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 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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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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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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