Distributed Wind Competitiveness Improvement Project

The Special Notice announces the Department of Energy Office of Science's intent to release a request for proposal in early 2024 under the National Renewable Energy Laboratory's Distributed Wind Competitiveness Improvement Project. The goals of the project are to advance distributed wind technology and make it more cost competitive with other distributed energy resources.

The request for proposal seeks firm fixed price subcontracts to support innovated optimized wind turbine designs, advanced manufacturing processes, turbine testing and certification efforts, and commercialization activities aimed at improving interoperability, increasing the number of certified designs, and supporting broader deployment. Eligible offerors must be incorporated in the United States, demonstrate relevant technical capabilities, and provide financial information. Interested parties are directed to the project website for additional details and can contact the listed email to receive direct notification when the request for proposal is released in early 2024.