Distributed Wind

Enabling wind energy for on-site
and local power generation

Reference Materials

This page curates informational documents and other resources produced and supported by the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) Distributed Wind team. Please also see PNNL's Distributed Wind publications.

The U.S. Capitol and a small wind turbine.

Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Distributed Wind Energy?

The Strategize, Engage, Network, Deploy Distributed Wind (SEND) team, led by PNNL, has an interactive set of questions that will increase your understanding of distributed wind and help you determine whether a small wind energy system may be an option for you. Use the link below to take the quiz and test your knowledge. You can also access a PDF version of the quiz and source list.

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Resources

Local Benefits of Distributed Wind

Distributed wind offers many local benefits to communities, including reduced energy bills, local jobs and economic benefits, reliability and resilience, and environmental and public health benefits.

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Is Distributed Wind Right for My Farm or Rural Business?

An overview of distributed wind technologies, benefits, applications, and considerations so that farmers and rural business owners can take the first steps to investigate whether distributed wind is right for them.

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Is Distributed Wind Right for my Local Government Facilities?

An overview of distributed wind technologies, benefits, applications, and considerations so that community leaders can take the first steps to investigate whether distributed wind is right for them.

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National Distributed Wind Network Webinar

This March 2024 webinar marked the launch of the Department of Energy's new National Distributed Wind Network. A trusted source for information, the Network offers support and inspiration for distributed wind installation efforts nationwide through in-person and virtual events and helpful resources published on the Distributed Wind Resource Hub.

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2024 Distributed Wind Energy Summit

This September 2024 virtual event was designed for participants of all backgrounds (from established members of the wind industry, to students interested in clean energy technologies, to members of community-based organizations that support energy transitions, and beyond) to learn, discuss, and take action based on their goals, interests, and experiences. Materials are available from the following sessions:

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Research topics

Distributed Wind