About

We’re dedicated to managing industry-focused research and development of offshore wind to maximize economic benefits of the U.S.

The 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.

Desired Impacts

  • Produce innovations that directly respond to the technical and supply chain barriers faced by offshore wind project developers in the U.S.
  • Build strong networks connecting technology innovators, investors, and industry
  • Increase U.S. content and job opportunities

The Consortium was initially funded with $41 million — $20.5 million from the Department of Energy (DOE) and a matching $20.5 million from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). Additional contributions have been made by state members including; California, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Virginia. Collectively, the existing funds have established the Consortium for a minimum of five years. The Consortium will continue to look for other appropriate funding and R&D opportunities to build upon its initial scope.

The Consortium’s R&D objectives are outlined in our Roadmap 4.0. This roadmap provides guidance for solicitations. Our various committees, including the Research and Development Advisory Group (RDAG), Research and Development Committee (R&DC), and State Action Network (SAN) are active and contributing to the Consortium’s mission.

Focus Areas for Industry Research

Offshore Wind Plant Technology Advancement

Fixed Bottom Technologies

  • Cost-reducing Turbine Support Structures for US Markets
  • Enabling Large-scale Offshore Wind Turbines
  • Array Performance and Control Optimization

Floating Offshore Wind Technology

  • Mooring Systems Floating Foundations
  • Shallow Water Mooring Systems
  • Deepwater Mooring Systems
  • Floating Substructure Scaling
  • Control of Large Floating Arrays

Technology for Both Fixed and Floating Offshore Wind

  • Hurricane Resilient Wind Systems
  • Floating Fixed-Bottom Arrays in the Great Lakes
  • Power System Design and Innovation
  • Energy Storage Innovations and Integration

Consortium Program Team

The United States Department of Energy (DOE) – the federal agency charged with ensuring the security and prosperity of the U.S. by addressing energy, environmental, and nuclear challenges through transformative science and technology solutions.

New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) a public benefit corporation that advances innovative energy solutions with extensive experience commercializing new technologies and spurring private investment.

consortium staff

Lyndie Hice-Dunton, Ph.D.

Executive Director

Christine Sloan

Deputy Executive Director

Kori Groenveld

Senior Program Manager

Melanie Schultz

Program Manager

Julian Fraize

Program Manager

Julia R. G. Dombroski, PhD

Innovation Hub Associate

Consortium Support

The Carbon Trust a world leader in offshore wind R&D; founders and program managers of the Offshore Wind Accelerator, a self-sustaining European consortium to commercialize research investment.

Renewables Consulting Group (RCG) a leading global renewable energy consultancy with decades of experience in the offshore wind industry in Europe, Asia, and America.

Affiliations & Partner Organizations