The program works actively with industry to remove the barriers to the implementation of wind technology.

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1 US DOE Wind Powering America & Solar America Initiative Roger Taylor NREL Blue Skyways Forum, St Louis, MO October 3, 2007

2 The Wind Energy Program conducts activities to accelerate the market penetration of the Nation s fastest growing and the most widely used renewable energy resource. Current Federal Program Focus Areas: Enhance critical transmission infrastructure Reduce barriers to wind project development Improve reliability and performance of existing technology Advance National/State policies in support of wind Support industry roadmap to Advanced Energy Initiative (AEI) 20% wind The program works actively with industry to remove the barriers to the implementation of wind technology.

3 Utility-Scale wind turbine technology advances diversify the technology options in the marketplace. Challenges Increase the mechanical reliability of current wind technologies Improve the energy production of wind systems Expand the market for wind by bringing it closer to load centers Solutions Turbine gearbox and drive train reliability Performance enhancement through technology development and testing Advanced component development (blades, advanced controls & generators) Applied research; aerodynamics, materials, and design codes International collaboration and standards development The testing of large turbine technology is critical to lower financial risk of projects

4 DOE-supported technology development Breakthrough Products based on Industry Collaboration General Electric Wind 1.5 MW turbine 47 % of 2006 new U.S. capacity Clipper Windpower 2.5 MW Liberty turbine New advanced drive train Southwest Windpower 1.8 kw Skystream turbine Cost-effective residential turbine Clipper s Liberty turbine is not only one of the most advanced wind turbines ever produced, it may well be the most efficient wind turbine in the world. 15MW 1.5 MW, 1.5s 15 Series 1.8 kw Skystream Samuel Bodman - Secretary of Energy August 2, MW Liberty

5 Distributed wind technology advances provide reliable, secure energy sources for homes and businesses. Challenges Reliable residential turbine technology Availability of mid-sized turbine technology (10 to 600 kw) for the farm and industrial sector Support for the community wind market Solutions Testing of residential wind turbines Technology deployment partnerships with industry Applied research: aerodynamics, aeroacoustics, power electronics Domestic and international standards developmentel e Distributed wind applications enables communities and individuals to play an active role in supporting the Nation s energy future Promoting advanced distributed wind technology as a cost-effective option for powering rural areas.

6 Wind Powering America Goal: By 2010, at least 100 MW installed in each of 30 states Annual Goals/Actuals Alaska Arizona Year > 100 MW Actuals* Arkansas Thematic Areas California < State Wind Support Colorado Ag Outreach Georgia Economic Development Hawaii Air Emissions Idaho Wind Mapping Illinois Indiana Priority Markets Kansas Utility Partnerships Maryland Native America Massachusetts Distributed (Small) Wind Michigan Wind for Schools Minnesota Federal Loads Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Jersey Select States Supported* New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Puerto Rico South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming *Actuals through 2006 *Bold - State Wind Working Group *Red Priority State *Yellow Medium Priority State

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8 Installed Wind Capacities (99-May 07)

9 20% Electricity from Wind

10 Wind for Schools Spirit Lake, IA Turbine: 750kW NEG Micon Owner: Spirit Lake Community Schools Wind for Schools XYZ Company Sponsor RE Grant Funds WTG Manufacturer G.T. State Energy Office $ WTG $ DOE $ Green Tags Marketer $ NREL/WPA D Data $ Funds Flow Knowledge C Coordination G.T. Green Tags $ T/A $ $ T/A WAC C T/A T/A T/A D Science Teacher & Students C State Facilitator C $ School Administration C T/A Co-op/Local Utility Community WTG Wind Turbine Photo courtesy of AWEA T/A Technical Assistance

11 WPA Regional Wind Energy Institutes High Medium Low

12 Wind Resource Mapping Best areas m/s Capacity factors 30-35% Best areas m/s Capacity factors 35-40% Best areas m/s Capacity factors 40-45%

13 Challenges to the Further Development of Wind Transmission Issues Critical Corridors Integration Resource Variability Siting Barriers Public acceptance Environmental Inconsistent policies Rising Costs Materials Limited U.S. production 10-20% uncertainty premium Turbine Reliability Gearbox / Drive train Blades Undersized d test facilities i

14 Funding Opportunities R&D Partnership Opportunities for Utility-Scale Wind Turbine and Ocean Energy Technologies Call for proposals from companies or organizations interested in a research, testing, or product development partnership. Approximately $1 million for in kind laboratory-based technical support. Deadline: November 5, Contact: Ian Baring-Gould, NREL, MS 3811, 1617 Cole Blvd., Golden, CO , Small wind turbine RFP for product testing to International Standards. 1st round solicitation closed Aug 22. 2nd round scheduled for FY09. Contact: Trudy Forsyth, FY08 Wind Program: $40+ Million

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16 Humanity s Top Ten Problems for next 50 years 1. Energy 2. Water 3. Food 4. Environment 5. Poverty 6. Terrorism & War 7. Disease 8. Education 9. Democracy 10. Population Source: Nobel laureate, Richard Smalley