; and (B) of sufficient size and geographic diversity to measure wind energy system performance under the full productive range of wind conditions in the United States; and (2) such other information as the Secretary may require. (c) Facility for hybrid energy system research and demonstration projects In carrying out the program established under subsection (a), the Secretary shall establish or support a facility to conduct research and demonstration projects for wind turbines and plants in hybrid energy systems that incorporate diverse generation sources, loads, and storage technologies. 4. Wind energy incubator funding In carrying out the program established under section 2(a), the Secretary shall award grants on a competitive, merit-reviewed basis to eligible entities to support innovative technologies that are not represented in a significant way in— (1) the portfolio of wind energy research activities carried out by the Department of Energy as of the date of the enactment of this Act; or (2) technology roadmaps used by the Department of Energy as of such date of enactment. 5. Mitigating regulatory and market barriers (a) In general In carrying out the program established under section 2(a), the Secretary shall award grants on a competitive, merit-reviewed basis to eligible entities to research, develop, test, and evaluate ways to reduce regulatory and market barriers to the widespread adoption of wind power, including— (1) grid transmission and integration challenges; and (2) permitting issues associated with the potential impacts of wind power systems on wildlife, radar systems, local communities, military operations, and airspace. (b) Wildlife impact mitigation In carrying out the activities described in subsection (a), the Secretary shall support the development, testing, and evaluation of wildlife impact mitigation technologies or strategies to reduce the potential impacts of wind energy facilities on— (1) bald and golden eagles; (2) bat species; (3) marine wildlife