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Federal manufacturing effort targets shorter wait times for large hydropower parts
A new federal manufacturing program for large metal parts aims to help revitalize American manufacturing and reduce waiting times for critical hydropower components. The project — Rapid Research on Universal Near Net Shape Fabrication Strategies for Expedited Runner Systems, or Rapid RUNNERS — received U.S. Department of Energy funding of $15 million over three years to create a system to produce the large
DOE invests $41 million to strengthen, expand marine energy R&D and testing infrastructure
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Water Power Technologies Office (WPTO) has invested more than $41 million in the four university-led National Marine Energy Centers (NMECs). This funding includes $36 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and will help strengthen and expand marine energy research and development and bolster marine energy testing infrastructure at the NMECs by funding more than
The U.S. hydropower supply chain is struggling. Can it recover?
From workforce constraints to dwindling domestic manufacturing, the U.S. hydropower industry’s supply chain suffers from limited domestic capacity in the downstream and midstream sectors. A new report from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) paints a broad picture of the domestic hydropower supply chain and provides recommendations to improve manufacturing capabilities. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) conducted supply chain
HYDROVISION International 2024 keynote provides industry insights and perspectives
The opening keynote session of HYDROVISION International 2024 will feature insights and perspectives into the global hydropower industry from a variety of speakers. This year, the keynote features an address from Corey Vezina, hydropower program manager in the U.S. Department of Energy’s Water Power Technologies Office. The mission of WPTO’s Hydropower Program is to conduct research, development, demonstration and commercial
DOE opens $5 million funding opportunity for hydropower and marine energy
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Water Power Technologies Office (WPTO) has opened a nearly $5 million funding opportunity to support programs that accelerate the commercialization and adoption of water power systems and solutions. This opportunity will support programming and services for entrepreneurs and small businesses in hydropower and/or marine energy. Water power technologies, including hydropower and marine energy, are
DOE WPTO seeking facilities to join Hydropower Testing Network
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Water Power Technologies Office (WPTO) has launched the first phase of the Hydropower Testing Network (HyTN), to connect hydropower technology developers to testing capability providers. WPTO seeks test facilities interested in joining HyTN and working with developers to test their technologies and advance them toward commercialization. U.S. hydropower facilities will need upgrades and new technologies
DOE office announces $1.7 million for hydropower and marine energy projects at national labs
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Water Power Technologies Office (WPTO) announced more than $1.7 million for 16 hydropower projects and 12 marine energ…
DOE announces winners of 2024 Marine Energy Collegiate Competition
The U.S. Department of Energy has announced the winners of the 2024 Marine Energy Collegiate Competition (MECC), with the University of New Hampshire being the …
How much tidal energy can Alaska’s electricity grid support?
A report released by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory found that the existing power grid in Alaska, known as the Railbelt, can support 200 MW of tidal e…
DOE announces new advanced manufacturing opportunity for hydropower projects
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Water Power Technologies Office (WPTO) and Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have opened a technical collaboration opportun…
$475 million award for energy on mine lands includes Lewis Ridge coal-to-pumped storage
As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced up to $475 million in funding for five projects in Ari…
Applications open for 2025 hydropower and marine energy collegiate competitions
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Water Power Technologies Office (WPTO) has opened applications for the third annual Hydropower Collegiate Competition (HCC) an…
DOE’s Water Power Technologies Office releases 2022–2023 highlights report
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Water Power Technologies Office (WPTO) has released its 2022–2023 Accomplishments Report, which showcases more tha…
U.S. DOE opens technical assistance opportunity for hydropower hybrids and pumped storage
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Water Power Technologies Office (WPTO) has opened an opportunity for hydropower developers, system operators, utilit…
DOE issues funding notice for university R&D on marine energy and offshore wind
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Water Power Technologies Office (WPTO) and Wind Energy Technologies Office (WETO) have released a $14.5 million fund…
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Federal manufacturing effort targets shorter wait times for large hydropower parts
DOE invests $41 million to strengthen, expand marine energy R&D and testing infrastructure
The U.S. hydropower supply chain is struggling. Can it recover?
HYDROVISION International 2024 keynote provides industry insights and perspectives
