Hydropower News

The Water Power Technologies Office announced nearly $2 million for projects at two universities to advance research on wave-powered technology to desalinate seawater.

Learn how Kristine Moody, a molecular ecologist at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, developed an intense curiosity about aquatic creatures, leading to a career in water power.

Brush up on water power basics to learn how hydropower and marine energy could be key players in ensuring clean, affordable, sustainable energy.

Matthew Grosso, Director of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Water Power Technologies Office, shares how his childhood interest in history and inspiration from Abraham Lincoln led him to become a leader in public service.

$16. 9 million funding available for offshore wind and marine energy research and development.

Selections include more than $8.6 million for 13 hydropower technical assistance projects and nearly $25 million for 25 hydropower and marine energy research and development projects at six DOE national laboratories.

The 25 projects selected through the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer program will help to accelerate the growth of hydropower and marine energy innovation and technology.

The Water Power Technologies Office hosted a stakeholder webinar in August 2024 that focused on potential uses for artificial intelligence and machine learning in water power.

The Water Power Technologies Office opened applications for the second phase of the Hydropower Testing Network, inviting hydropower technology developers to apply to receive testing support from the network of 18 test facilities.

Students from the Hydropower Collegiate Competition and Marine Energy Collegiate Competition winning teams discuss how they connected with students and local groups in their communities to inspire and encourage learning about water power and renewable energy.