DOE launches prize to accelerate development of floating wind supply chain

Another aim is to help prepare US manufacturing, ports and vessel infrastructure for floating wind.

Eligible FLOWIN Prize teams must have an existing floating offshore wind substructure design and include members with expertise in wind energy technology and others specialising in expanding supply chains and infrastructure. 

In the first phase, companies will focus on confirming they have a design ready to move toward mass manufacturing and that they understand the steps needed to achieve full-scale product commercialisation. 

In phases two and three, teams will refine their design and develop a roadmap toward mass manufacturing and deployment, first focusing broadly and then on a specific example region of the US.

Phase One is now open for submissions and will close 13 January 2023.

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