Below are stories about hydropower featured by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Water Power Technologies Office.
November 6, 2023
Unlocking Clean Energy Potential with Deployable, Scalable Hydropower
Learn how Emrgy Inc. is harnessing power from existing waterways using a technology advanced with support from the U.S. Department of Energy.
October 12, 2023
Winners Announced in Final Phase of Hydropower Operations Optimization Prize
The Water Power Technologies Office announced four winners in the fourth phase of the H2Os Prize, which challenged innovators to upgrade hydropower technology using 21st century solutions.
October 12, 2023
DOE Announces $9.5 Million Funding Opportunity to Enhance Hydropower Flexibility
The Water Power Technologies Office published a notice of intent to issue a $9.5 million funding opportunity to advance hydropower’s flexibility. The office expects to release this funding opportunity in fall 2023.
October 5, 2023
See DOE and National Laboratories at Clean Currents 2023
The Water Power Technologies Office and national laboratories will be attending and presenting on their work at the Clean Currents conference in Cincinnati, Ohio, from Oct. 10-13, 2023.
September 29, 2023
New Report Provides Data-Driven Summary of U.S. Hydropower Fleet and Industry Trends
The 2023 edition of the U.S. Hydropower Market Report provides the latest data and research findings to offer a comprehensive overview of developments in the U.S. hydropower and pumped storage hydropower fleet and industry trends.
September 29, 2023
Ripple Effect: Sohom Datta Saw Wildfires Devastate His State—Now He’s Studying How Hydropower Can Help
Sohom Datta, a senior power systems engineer at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, conducts research that could help identify communities that are most vulnerable to wildfires and how they could prepare to weather them with help from hydropower.
August 31, 2023
On the Road with WPTO: Comic Books, Competitions, Canals, and More
The new “On the Road with WPTO” series explores the efforts that have taken office staff across the country to meet with researchers, industry representatives, and other stakeholders working in water power.
August 24, 2023
Hydropower Is Key to a Clean Energy Future—Here’s Why
Hydropower is an unwavering partner that can help make sure the power grid is clean, reliable, and resilient. This National Hydropower Day, the Water Power Technologies Office highlights why hydropower is key to a dependable clean energy future.
August 15, 2023
Ripple Effect: Otters, TV Sets, and Water Power: The Many Worlds of Maxine Hillman
At the Water Power Technologies Office, Maxine Hillman helps people understand climate challenges and solutions with her work on large national events and explainer videos that translate complex science related to hydropower and marine energy.
August 9, 2023
New Make a Splash Contest Seeks High-Impact Photos and Videos of Water Power
WPTO today launched the Make a Splash Contest, a new prize seeking the best photos and videos of water power technologies, research and development activities, infrastructure, and the people and communities contributing to or benefitting from water power.