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$6.24M Request for Proposal Opens To Advance the Aerodynamics of Large Wind Turbines

Jan. 17, 2025

Submit your proposal by March 17, 2025, to fill a knowledge gap in fundamental aerodynamics for large wind turbine performance and reliability

Collegiate Wind Competition Advances 12 Teams to Final Event

Jan. 17, 2025

Students from colleges and universities across the United States won Phase 2 of the annual competition

DOE Releases West Coast Offshore Wind Transmission Study and Action Plan

Jan. 16, 2025

Apply for Funding To Support Tribal Engagement with Offshore Wind Energy

Jan. 16, 2025

Phase 1 Closes May 13, 2024, for Submissions for $7.1 Million Opportunity for Tribes’ Involvement in Decision-Making Processes Closes

New Ideas from Teams Win Wind Turbine Materials Recycling Prize

Jan. 16, 2025

Here is how some of these innovators are shaping the future of wind energy recycling and commercializing solutions to grow the U.S. wind turbine recycling ecosystem.

Expansion of Land-Based Wind Energy on Federal Lands Could Power More American Homes

Jan. 14, 2025

Analysis Finds Millions of Acres Could Support Wind and Other Renewable Energy, While Leaving Most Areas Undisturbed or Available for Other Land Uses

Calls for Proposals From US Wind Turbine Manufacturers Opens

Jan. 14, 2025

Apply by March 28, 2025, for support the development of small- and medium-sized wind turbine technology.

Report Indicates U.S. Ability To Recycle 90% of Wind Turbine Mass

Jan. 6, 2025

A new report from the U.S. Department of Energy outlines recommendations that could increase the recycling and reuse of decommissioned wind energy equipment and materials

Update to Collision Risk Model for Endangered Species Act-Listed Birds in the U.S. Atlantic

Jan. 3, 2025

BOEM recommends using their improved model for endangered birds in the U.S. Atlantic.

Establishing Baseline Data on Bat Activity in The Offshore Environment: Developing Tools and Models to Quantify Risk of Offshore Wind Energy Development

Dec. 20, 2024

The Electric Power Research Institute is spearheading a collaborative study to assess the potential risks that offshore wind development may pose to bats along the U.S. Pacific Coast.

WINDExchange Releases Newsletter Issue #231

Dec. 12, 2024

Read the fall 2024 quarterly updates about the WINDExchange initiative!

$20 Million to Improve the Recycling of Wind Energy Technologies

Dec. 11, 2024

This funding will help to help improve the sustainability of wind turbines by addressing technological and supply chain challenges limiting recycling of fiber-reinforced composites and rare earth element magnets

With Community Benefit Mechanisms, Wind Energy Projects Can Power Local Investment

Dec. 11, 2024

A new guide and database can help communities opportunities for benefits and align wind power projects with local needs

2025 National Wind Energy Art Challenge

Dec. 6, 2024

Join other K-8 kids in creating wind energy artwork in this year's KidWind art challenge!