The vision of the National Wind Technology Center (NWTC) is to be an essential partner for the technical development and large-scale deployment of wind power. The goals are to:
- Improve windplant power production
- Reduce windplant capital cost
- Improve windplant reliability and lower O&M cost
- Eliminate barriers to large-scale deployment.
The NWTC's wind energy research capabilities are ahead of the curve. The center's experienced staff, unique research capabilities, and specialized state-of-the-art equipment provide industry partners and stakeholders with technical support from the design table to the marketplace.
NREL's R&D projects are funded in part by the U.S. Department of Energy's Wind Program.
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NREL's wind research supports the U.S. Department of Energy's Wind Program.
DOE and NREL Announce Inaugural Collegiate Wind Competition Teams 
April 11, 2013
Developing Wind Energy Projects in Alaska: Wind Powering America Lessons Learned
April 8, 2013
UWIG Distributed Wind/Solar Interconnection Workshop
May 21 - 22, 2013
Golden , CO
Distributed Wind Energy Workshop
June 8, 2013
Boone , NC
