Distributed Wind Competitiveness Improvement Project

The National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) is seeking proposals for the Distributed Wind Competitiveness Improvement Project (CIP) to support continued innovation in distributed wind energy systems in 2026. The CIP provides financial and technical support to American manufacturers of distributed wind technology. The goals of the CIP are to improve the affordability of distributed wind energy relative to other distributed energy resources, improve interoperability with other distributed energy resources, increase the number of distributed wind turbine designs certified to national testing standards, and support product commercialization and field validation. The project includes the following key aspects: • Innovate optimized distributed wind turbine and power electronics designs for increased energy production, grid support, and lower costs • Develop advanced manufacturing processes • Conduct testing for certification to national standards • Commercialize and validate distributed wind technology Offerors must provide evidence of incorporation in the United States, demonstrate strong team skills and capabilities, and provide financial information.