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Researchers analyzed the life cycle greenhouse gas impacts of energy storage technologies and found that pumped storage hydropower has the lowest global warming potential on average.

The Water Power Technologies Office made investments through three funding opportunities, a technical assistance program, and a series of national laboratory projects to advance hydropower technologies.

The new Hydropower eLibrary serves as a tool for industry stakeholders as they navigate the permitting and licensing process associated with new projects or upgrades at existing facilities.

Researchers evaluated challenges and opportunities facing the hydropower industry and how it could attract a new, more diverse workforce.

Two national laboratories issued three publications that analyze how hydropower's value is likely to increase as the United States transitions to a clean energy grid.

A new report outlines current gaps in hydropower testing capabilities in the United States and key improvements needed to expand hydropower technology validation and innovation.

A new study and planning tool will help hydropower facility owners prepare and plan to interconnect their facilities to the grid.

A new, nontoxic antibiofouling coating reduced the adhesion of algae, mussels, and larva on flat surfaces, rope, nets, and other materials used in the hydropower and marine energy sectors.

Oak Ridge National Laboratory improved upon fish species detection and counting using environmental DNA and RNA sequencing, potentially saving time, decreasing costs, and reducing environmental impacts on aquatic species and habitats.

National laboratory researchers released NPD HYDRO, a comprehensive tool that helps users identify and prioritize opportunities to retrofit non-powered dams.