Below are stories about marine energy featured by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Water Power Technologies Office.
September 29, 2022
WPTO Releases $10 Million Funding Opportunity to Advance Marine Energy Innovation
WPTO issued a $10.3 million funding opportunity to accelerate the development and testing of renewable marine energy technologies with a focus on wave and ocean current resources.
September 13, 2022
Applications Now Open for Marine Energy Graduate Student Research Program
Applications are now open for the Marine Energy Graduate Student Research Program. Previously only open to doctoral students, the program is now accepting applications from all graduate-level (master’s and doctoral) students for the first time.
September 6, 2022
Eight Things To Know About Marine Energy (Hint: It’s Not Just Ocean Energy)
Marine energy is harnessed from the natural movement of water, including waves, tides, and river and ocean currents. But how much power could it generate? Learn eight things to know about this abundant renewable energy resource.
August 31, 2022
Resources to Empower the Next Generation of Marine Energy Experts
Marine energy is a growing industry, but many people may not be familiar with these technologies and career pathways made possible by harnessing this resource. Learn about WPTO’s educational resources that teach students of all ages about marine energy.
August 12, 2022
Exploring New Materials and Manufacturing Processes to Help Marine Energy Achieve Commercial Success
To explore what new materials and manufacturing processes could do for the marine energy industry, WPTO convened researchers and industry experts to share what they might need to build more affordable, longer-lasting, and more efficient machines.
August 11, 2022
WPTO Announces Upcoming $10 Million Funding Opportunity to Advance Marine Energy Innovation
WPTO published a notice of intent to issue a $10 million funding opportunity to support wave-powered technology innovation. Learn more about this proposed funding opportunity, which WPTO expects to release in September.
August 10, 2022
Ocean Observing Prize Supporters Help Build an Ecosystem to Support Marine Energy Pioneers
The Ocean Observing Prize challenges participants to develop innovative technologies that can help better understand, map, and monitor the oceans. Sponsors support these teams in turning their designs into reality.
July 27, 2022
Twelve Small Businesses Receive Funding to Further Hydropower and Marine Energy Research and Development
Twelve small business-led projects will drive innovation in water power technologies and contribute to the Biden administration’s goals of a carbon-free power sector by 2035 and net-zero-emissions economy by 2050.
July 1, 2022
Competing to Advance Clean Marine Power
Nicholas May-Varas participated in the 2021 and 2022 Marine Energy Collegiate Competitions on the Oregon State University team. Learn why he thinks increasing access to renewable energy is so important and his advice for the next generation.
June 29, 2022
From a Collegiate Competition to the Marine Industry
Murphy Gay competed in the inaugural Marine Energy Collegiate Competition in 2020. Read about his experience, career goals, and vision for a future that runs on renewable energy.