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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.


NREL's wind research supports the U.S. Department of Energy's Wind Program.

NREL Thinks Big at Wind Technology Center