U.S. Department of Energy, Author at CleanTechnica

Clean Power

Atlantic Offshore Wind Transmission Study Will Inform Options To Support National Goals

The U.S. Department of Energy’s Wind Energy Technologies Office is launching a study of transmission options to support offshore wind development on the U.S....

U.S. Department of EnergyNovember 10, 2021

Climate Change

New Modeling To Better Predict Water Quality Changes

A new modeling capability developed at Oak Ridge National Laboratory incorporates important biogeochemical processes happening in river corridors for a clearer understanding of how...

U.S. Department of EnergyNovember 8, 2021

Clean Transport

Only 60% of U.S. Electric Vehicle DC Fast Charging Ports >50 kW — Chart

DC fast chargers are critical to reducing charging times for electric vehicles (EVs). The more power a charging station can supply, the faster an...

U.S. Department of EnergyNovember 7, 2021

Clean Power

Working Toward A Clean Energy Future

Originally published by PNNL. By Susan Bauer Hailing a clean energy revolution in Washington State, Governor Jay Inslee listened to industry and labor representatives...

U.S. Department of EnergyNovember 7, 2021

Clean Power

NREL Tool Provides Cybersecurity & Savings for Hydropower Plants

The Cybersecurity Value-at-Risk Framework Allows Hydropower Operators To Assess Their Risks and Make Informed Investments for Enhanced Cybersecurity

U.S. Department of EnergyNovember 4, 2021

Batteries

NREL Researchers Point Toward Energy Efficiency Instead of Long-Term Storage

Incorporating energy efficiency measures can reduce the amount of storage needed to power the nation’s buildings entirely with renewable energy, according to analysis conducted...

U.S. Department of EnergyNovember 3, 2021

Clean Transport

U.S. DOE Announces $199 Million To Reduce Emissions From Cars & Trucks

25 Research, Development, and Demonstration Projects Will Advance Electrification of Freight Trucks, Reduce Vehicle Emissions and Improve Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure

U.S. Department of EnergyNovember 2, 2021

Clean Power

NREL Gets Ready To Perform Ground-Truth Evaluation of Artificial Intelligence for Equitable Decarbonization and Energy Savings

The Basalt Vista community, nestled high in the mountains in Basalt, Colorado, is about to get a whole lot smarter in the pursuit of...

U.S. Department of EnergyNovember 2, 2021

Clean Power

NREL Explores Innovative Manufacturing Approach for Next-Generation Wind Turbine Blades

Three-Dimensional Printing of Thermoplastic Blades Enables Thermal Welding, Improves Recyclability

U.S. Department of EnergyNovember 1, 2021

Clean Power

Researchers Discover Another Way To Sequester Lead In Perovskite Solar Cells

Scientists at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and Northern Illinois University (NIU) have successfully prevented lead from escaping damaged perovskite solar cells. The...

U.S. Department of EnergyNovember 1, 2021

Batteries

Electric Vehicle Charging at Retail Locations Offers Convenience, Building Integration Opportunities

For many people, the next car you buy may be an electric vehicle (EV). New government mandates aim to scale back conventional engines and...

U.S. Department of EnergyOctober 28, 2021