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 and Water Power Program.

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