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A -- RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT - RETROFIT BLADES FOR THREE-BLADED WIND-TURBINES Synopsis No. 5-328. POC William L. Algiene, Staff Subcontract Administrator, 303 275-3167, Neil Wikstrom, Group Leader, Subcontracts Section (303) 275-3173. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) through its National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) plans to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for designing, fabricating, and atmospheric testing new 12 to 21 meter blades using NREL's thick airfoils. The principal objective of this solicitation is to develop low-cost, long-life, superior performing blades for utility class, three-bladed wind turbines with a generator rating in the range of 250-600 kW. It is also desirable, but not necessary, that the blade design be applicable to one or more turbine manufacturers. Based on the availability of funds, one or perhaps two $100K awards are anticipated the first year to cover annapplicationsand requirements survey along with the aerodynamic and structural design of the award is anticipated. Upon the successful completion of the first year effort, an additional $300K per award is anticipated to support fabrication of tooling along with four (4) blades for structural and atmospheric testing. A minimum of 30% cost sharing is expected for each subcontract. The solicitation issuance date is expected to be around February 24, 1995. Interested parties desiring a copy of the solicitation setting forth the RFP requirements should make a WRITTEN request within 30 days of the publication of this announcement to Mr. Williams L. Algiene at the above address. Facsimiles will be accepted at 303/275-3100. Telephone requests WILL NOT be accepted. This Synopsis is not a request for proposals. (017)

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