national offshore wind research & development consortium

NOWRDC is a nationally-focused, not-for-profit organization collaborating with industry to:

  • Accelerate the deployment of offshore wind energy in the U.S.
  • Address challenges and obstacles facing the offshore wind industry and maximize economic and social benefits.
  • Reduce the levelized cost of energy (LCOE) of offshore wind in the U.S. 
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Offshore Wind Energy and Future Power Systems

Core Activities

Funding Innovation

Fund innovation directly responsive to the technical and supply chain barriers faced by offshore wind project developers in the U.S.

Networking

Convene strong networks that connect technology innovators, research institutions, project developers, supply chain companies, utilities, and state and federal government agencies

Job Opportunities

Enhance U.S. content and expand job opportunities across the offshore wind sector by providing essential funds and resources to companies.

Introduction: NOWRDC Funding and Competitive Solicitations

4 competitive solicitations to date

55 project awards

Over $55M in R&D grant funding

Over $6M in programmatic or leveraged funds

National Offshore Wind R&D Symposium 2024

NOWRDC’s 5th Annual Offshore Wind R&D Symposium took place December 10-11 at the JHU Bloomberg Center in Washington, DC. 

The hybrid event focused on collaboration to solve offshore wind industry challenges, while highlighting cutting-edge research and advancements in NOWRDC’s project portfolio.

Innovation Project Map and Awardee Distribution:

The National Offshore Wind Research and Development Consortium is a nationally focused, not-for-profit organization collaborating with industry on prioritized R&D activities to reduce the levelized cost of energy (LCOE) of offshore wind in the U.S. while maximizing other economic and social benefits.

About

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Resources

A library of helpful resources including; documents, webinars, and more.

Members

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Symposium

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Events

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News

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