This $4.2 million opportunity includes investment from both WETO and Innovation Fund Denmark for U.S.-Danish consortia developing improved, more affordable floating offshore wind energy mooring and anchoring technologies and methods to catalyze industry growth. The new opportunity encourages bilateral collaboration to increase the impact of research in the United States and Denmark, and to intentionally foster research at U.S. minority-serving institutions (MSIs) and facilitate new relationships among MSIs, other researchers, and industry participants. will be held on Thursday, Oct 17, 2024, at 12 p.m. ET.
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The U.S. Department of Energy announced the six final winners of the Wind Turbine Materials Recycling Prize. Each team was awarded $500,000 in cash prizes, as well as $100,000 in vouchers to work with DOE national laboratories, for creating cost-effective recycling technologies that will increase the sustainability of U.S. wind energy systems. This combined $3.6 million will expand domestic capabilities for the recycling and recovery of wind materials as teams use their winnings to bring their technologies closer to commercialization. For comprehensive insights into securing and advancing our national critical materials supply chains, explore the Critical Materials Collaborative’s latest news and resources.
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The International City/County Management Association and Interstate Renewable Energy Council today launched Energy Ready, a new integrated effort funded by the DOE that supports local governments with free technical assistance and recognizes their improvements in planning, zoning, and for permitting distributed energy generation.
Energy Ready builds on the success of SolSmart, which helps communities reduce barriers to solar energy access. Energy Ready is launching today as a coordinated effort that brings together SolSmart, the new Charging Smart program, and the forthcoming Distributed Wind Smart program, which will be funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
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WINDExchange has expanded its website content to focus on wind energy equity, explaining the initiatives to enhance equity in wind energy development. A study published by DOE’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory, funded by WETO, involved engaging with communities in Illinois, North Carolina and New Mexico to define wind energy equity and how community members can stay informed. In addition to the report, an interactive map has been added to the WINDExchange website providing sociodemographic data and wind turbine capacities to improve understanding and foster equity in wind energy development.
This month honors the cultures, histories, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans across all sectors of society. In the U.S. wind energy industry, the Latino workforce has been instrumental in advancing the deployment of wind power on a national scale. As the demand for renewable energy continues to grow, Latino workers have become key drivers of progress, filling essential roles in construction, manufacturing, and operations. Daniel Duron, a workforce specialist in WETO, understands the key role Latino workers play in the growth of clean energy and the importance of bringing clean energy to Latino communities.
“Wind energy projects across the country rely on the expertise and dedication of Latino workers, whose contributions have helped the United States become a global leader in wind energy capacity. This workforce supports not only the installation and maintenance of wind turbines but also contributes to the broader goals of sustainability and economic growth for the entire renewable sector. Their involvement has been critical in helping the United States meet its renewable energy targets and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.”
In 2023, Latino and Hispanic workers secured one-third of new U.S. energy sector jobs, adding 79,000 positions, as highlighted in the 2024 Energy & Employment Jobs Report.
See how the Latino and Hispanic workforce is helping the United States reach clean energy goals.
As a kid growing up in New Jersey, Alicia Mahon’s favorite place was the beach. It instilled in her a love for the environment—along with a strong urge to protect it.
“I was a Girl Scout my whole life,” said Mahon. “I camped and I did all things outdoors, so that, too, fed that love of the environment.” Mahon also excelled at math and science, so high school teachers encouraged her to explore a career in engineering.
Mahon is now putting her passion for the beach—and her Ph.D. in coastal and ocean engineering—to good use as the Operational Systems Engineering Group Leader and Wind Energy Program Manager at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.
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Free Webinar: October 17, 2024, Virtual
The International Energy Agency Task 34, Working Together to Resolve Environmental Effects of Wind Energy, is hosting a webinar, "Using environmental DNA for wind energy and wildlife studies". During the webinar, researchers from France and the United States will present their research on the feasibility of using, eDNA, to detect marine wildlife.
Conference: Oct. 28–30, 2024, Atlantic City, NJ
Conference: October 28, 2024, to November 2, 2024, New Brunswick, NJ
The NAWEA/WindTech 2024 Conference, hosted by Rutgers University, is North America’s premier technical event on wind energy, fostering collaboration and innovation in wind sectors.
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