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20% Wind Energy by 2030 Workshop

On this page you will find information about the 20% Wind Energy by 2030 Workshop, which was held in Arlington, Virginia, as well as the presentations from the plenary speakers, panels, and breakout groups.

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Overview

On October 6-7, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Wind and Hydropower Technologies Program hosted a workshop focused on achieving 20% of the nation's electricity from wind by 2030. Held in Arlington, Virginia, the workshop brought together participants from industry, government, nonprofit organizations, and other stakeholder groups to discuss possible solutions and actions for boosting U.S. wind power generation to 300 GW.

See the 20% Wind Energy by 2030 Workshop agenda (PDF 108 KB) and the list of participants (PDF 136 KB).

Presentations

These are the presentations for the 20% Wind Energy by 2030 Workshop, including the plenary speaker, panel, and breakout group presentations.

Plenary Speakers

  • Opening Remarks — Megan McCluer (PDF 72 KB)
  • Results of the U.S. Wind Manufacturing Workshop - Lisa Barnett (PDF 432 KB)
  • Keynote: 20% Wind Energy by 2030 - Jim Walker (PDF 1.5 MB)

Panels

  • Large Land Based and Distributed Wind Technologies - Robert Poore (PDF 340 KB)
  • Grid System Interconnection - Charlie Smith (PDF 508 KB)
  • Environmental Risks and Siting Strategies - Wayne Walker (PDF 960 KB)
  • Market Development and Public Policies - Ron Lehr (PDF 88 KB)
  • Offshore Wind Technologies and Siting Strategies - Peter Mandelstam (PDF 1 MB)

Breakout Groups — Summary Reports

  • Land-Based, Utility-Scale Large Wind Technologies (PDF 80 KB): Focuses on land-based utility-scale wind technology R&D which will enable wind to enter the electric power mainstream and enable the technological advancements required under the 20% Wind Scenario.
  • Distributed Wind Technologies (PDF 64 KB): Focuses on the diverse number of distributed wind technologies thriving as well as continued technological advancements necessary to achieve the 20% Scenario.
  • Grid System Interconnection (PDF 68 KB): The 20% Wind Scenario would require the continuing evolution of transmission planning and system operations, in addition to expanded electricity markets and cost-effective storage options.
  • Environmental Risks and Siting Strategies (PDF 64 KB): In today's carbon-constrained world, wind plant siting and approval processes must accommodate increased rates of installation while addressing environmental risks and concerns of local stakeholders.
  • Market Development and Public Policies (PDF 60 KB): Wind power serves almost all large-scale utility markets and smaller-scale community-based projects are playing an increasing role in some regions. However, markets would need to expand significantly to achieve the 20% Scenario. Public policies enabling a scale-up of wind developments will be discussed. 
  • Offshore Wind Technologies and Siting Strategies (PDF 116 KB): The discussions will address a broad vision that includes technology R&D needs as well as regulatory approaches, environmental research, and siting strategies which would be necessary to implement offshore wind.