News
Below are some select news stories from the National Wind Technology Center.
January 27, 2012
NREL, Gamesa to Collaborate on R&D Project 
The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and Gamesa Technology Corp., Inc. will study and test a variety of components and systems that will guide development of the next generation of wind turbines designed specifically for the U.S. marketplace.
January 17, 2012
BLM Seeks Comments for Competitive Leasing of Wind Energy on Public Lands
The Bureau is seeking input on how best to offer public lands through a nomination and competitive process instead of just by right-of-way application. The 60-day comment period closes on February 27, 2012.
January 17, 2012
Wind Powering America Hosts Fifth Annual Wind for Schools Summit
The Summit identifies consistent concerns, which in turn allows Wind Powering America to target its technical support better in the future.
January 3, 2012
Keys to Local Wind Energy Development Success
Rich VanderVeen, president of Mackinaw Power, LLC in Michigan, outlines some rules of development that can be used by communities across the country to garner support for local wind energy production.
