Below are stories about manufacturing featured by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Wind Energy Technologies Office.
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September 21, 2023
DOE Announces $30 Million to Lower Costs of Large Wind Turbines
DOE announced $30 million for advancing innovative practices that will reshape the design, materials, and sustainability of manufacturing for wind turbine equipment.
August 24, 2023
What Does Offshore Wind Energy Look Like Today?
Offshore wind energy is a win–win! Check out some impressive offshore wind farms around the world and how they may reflect the future of U.S. offshore wind energy.
August 24, 2023
Policy Support Leads to Rise in Distributed Wind Investment and Expansion in Rural Communities
Distributed wind is entering your community! Check out how distributed wind energy is expanding as a clean energy resource for U.S. communities.
August 23, 2023
Bends, Twists, and Flat Edges Change the Game for Wind Energy
DOE-funded research led to wind turbine blade breakthroughs that provide more power at lower cost.
August 15, 2023
New Database Helps Quantify Materials Needed to Support Growth in Wind Energy
The new Renewable Energy Materials Properties Database and accompanying reports could help developers, utilities, and other stakeholders understand how global materials supplies might impact future development of wind energy.
August 15, 2023
DOE Announces $33 Million to Advance Energy Research Across America
DOE announced funding to two wind energy projects as part of a program to ensure research funding is reaching the pockets of the country that traditionally have received disproportionately low amounts of Federal scientific funding.
August 15, 2023
DOE Announces New Critical Materials Assessment and Funding Program
DOE’s 2023 Critical Materials Assessment evaluates materials for their criticality to global clean energy technology supply chains.
July 12, 2023
Department of Energy Launches Prize to Jumpstart Wind Turbine Materials Recycling Industry
This $5.1 million competition will help create a circular wind energy economy
July 11, 2023
WETO Selects 15 Small Businesses to Bring Wind Energy to New Heights
WETO announced funding—including funds from the landmark Bipartisan Infrastructure Law—for 15 small businesses working to accelerate wind energy Research and Development.
June 5, 2023
New Tax Credit Will Spur Historic Investments in Manufacturing and Critical Materials
DOE, Treasury, and IRS announced $4 billion in tax credits for projects that expand clean energy or critical materials manufacturing or recycling, with $1.6 billion set aside for projects in designated energy and coal communities.