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August 13, 2024The U.S. Testing Expertise and Access for Marine Energy Research (TEAMER) program helped E-Wave Technologies develop a wave energy converter from concept to test-validated device.Hydropower and Hydrokinetic Office
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Press ReleaseJune 26, 2024WPTO has announced a funding opportunity for programs that accelerate the commercialization and adoption of water power systems and solutions.
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Press ReleaseMay 23, 2024The University of New Hampshire won the 5th annual Marine Energy Collegiate Competition.
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May 22, 2024New research from the HydroWIRES Initiative investigates ways to plan water releases to support both energy and environment objectives, thus reducing the environmental impact of hydropower facilities and supporting power generation.Hydropower and Hydrokinetic Office
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May 16, 2024A new resource aims to help hydropower organizations smoothly transition knowledge to new workers and to develop and implement succession planning strategies.Hydropower and Hydrokinetic Office
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April 30, 2024The Water Power Technologies Office and Oak Ridge National Laboratory opened a new technical collaboration opportunity for industry partners interested in developing innovative hydropower technologies using advanced materials and manufacturing.Hydropower and Hydrokinetic Office
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April 29, 2024The U.S. Department of Energy has made significant investments in fish passage technologies to help fish and other aquatic species navigate hydropower facilities safely while reducing environmental impact.Hydropower and Hydrokinetic Office
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April 11, 2024Today’s hydropower plants can benefit from leveraging modern technologies. Read more to explore the answers to six questions about what hydropower modernization is, why it’s important, and how DOE is supporting this goal.Hydropower and Hydrokinetic Office
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InteractiveMarch 20, 2024The REDi web app provides a virtual, renewable-energy-powered world home to more than a dozen water power waystations. REDi’s interactive experience allows users to grow food with power from river currents; explore a city that runs on clean, steady hydropower; and see how ocean waves provide energy to purify water, ramp up research, and protect vulnerable ecosystems.
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March 13, 2024The Water Power Technologies Office and the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education announced five students selected for the Marine Energy Graduate Student Research Program. They will work with mentors to advance their marine energy research.Hydropower and Hydrokinetic Office