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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 31, 2022
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This National Hydropower Day, explore ways WPTO is helping build cleaner communities and making important contributions toward the United States’ goals of achieving a carbon-free electricity sector by 2035 and net-zero-emissions economy by 2050.
August 24, 2022
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WPTO publishes a notice of intent to issue a $4 million funding opportunity to reduce the environmental impacts of hydropower with research to advance innovative fish passage and protection technologies.
August 23, 2022
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Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding Will Support New Technologies to Enable Hydropower Growth, Expand Energy Storage, and Reduce Environmental Impacts
August 19, 2022
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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 12, 2022
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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 11, 2022
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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.
August 10, 2022
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DOE and NOAA announced the winners of $500,000 in the BUILD Contest, the second phase in the Powering the Blue Economy™: Ocean Observing Prize DEVELOP Competition.
August 9, 2022
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WPTO discussed two recent requests for information and provided updates on ongoing water power research at HydroVision International, which took place July 12–14, 2022, in Denver, Colorado.
July 28, 2022
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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 27, 2022
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