U.S. Department of Energy - Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

Wind and Hydropower Technologies Program

Wind Energy Technology Viability

Technology Viability is geared towards reducing the cost of large and small wind energy systems. Technology Viability is managed as three separate activities:

• Large Wind Technology
• Distributed Wind Technology
• Supporting Research and Testing

The three Technology Viability activities are closely interrelated. Progress in supporting research and testing results in reductions in the cost of energy, and, thus, contributes directly to the cost goals for low wind speed technology and distributed wind technology.