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The North American Wind Energy Academy (NAWEA)/WindTech 2023 Conference will be held on Oct. 30–Nov. 1, 2023, with additional programming Nov. 2—3, 2023, in person in Denver, Colorado, at the Omni Interlocken Hotel.

This year, the conference will focus on a future where high levels of wind energy deployment meet the needs of a grid dominated by renewable energy and feature the latest research to integrate wind energy with solar power, energy storage, and other energy sources into the complex and highly interdependent energy system of the future. The event will also address the social and environmental issues at the core of such an expansion and include the "grand challenges" of wind energy. Subscribe to get conference updates.

Rotor blades are decisive in the race for lower cost of energy, and the last years have witnessed drastic progress in structural design and manufacturing. While the industry is growing more and more mature, there is still room for innovation. Efficient ways to optimise LCoE throughout the blade lifetime will be discussed. The conference aims to help the industry to improve design, production and materials to maximise power at minimum cost. Mastering the Horizon: Unveiling the Path to Design mastery, Operational Excellence and Manufacturing Efficiency for Ultra-Long Blades. Pioneering Pathways: Optimal Design and Manufacturing Efficiency for Ultra-Long XXL Blades, Enabling Europe’s Vision for 1,100GW Energy Milestone. Innovating with Ultra-High Modulus Glass Fibers: Harnessing the Power of Advanced Materials to Shape the Future of On- and Offshore Rotor Blade Designs, Aligning Long-Term Profitability, Sustainability, and Availability. Strategic Financial Edge: Empowering Operational Expenditure Optimization for Maximum Return, Effectively Reducing Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE) and Streamlining Construction Costs. Revolutionizing Certification Standards: Redefining Material Safety Factors in Accordance with IEC 61400-5, Incorporating Novel Test Concepts to Catalyze Rotor Blade Certification Processes. Navigating Challenges Ahead: An In-Depth Exploration of Obstacles and Opportunities, Guiding Industry Leaders to Navigate Efficiently Through the Complex Landscape of Ultra-Long XXL Blade Design and Manufacturing. Elevating Energy Production: Maximizing Output and Efficiency to Propel Wind Energy Generation to New Heights, Contributing to a Sustainable and Thriving Energy Future.

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