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DOE Commits More Funding for Hydropower, Smart Manufacturing, Wind

DOE Commits More Funding for Hydropower, Smart Manufacturing, Wind

Here’s EE Power’s semi-regular briefing on the U.S. Department of Energy’s latest clean energy funding programs and other announcements.


News Apr 11, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
$750M Released to DOE for Clean Hydrogen Research and Development

$750M Released to DOE for Clean Hydrogen Research and Development

The U.S. Department of Energy will receive the first $750 million of the $1.5 billion allocated through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for clean…


News Apr 10, 2023 by Mike Falter
Full-scale Production Begins on EV Auxiliary Pump Dual 40V MOSFET

Full-scale Production Begins on EV Auxiliary Pump Dual 40V MOSFET

Magnachip has started full-scale production of its new dual-package 40 V MOSFET targeted for electric water and oil pumps used in electric vehicles.


News Apr 07, 2023 by Mike Falter
Ammonia-to-Power Fuel System Gets $139M

Ammonia-to-Power Fuel System Gets $139M

Amogy, a Brooklyn-based start-up, has completed its fourth fundraising round, receiving $139 million in Series B-1 funding to continue the…


News Apr 06, 2023 by Claire Turvill
Swiss Startup Introduces Solar Tracks to Increase Renewable Energy Generation

Swiss Startup Introduces Solar Tracks to Increase Renewable Energy Generation

A Switzerland-based startup is looking to utilize the open space between railroad tracks to install removable solar panels. 


News Apr 05, 2023 by Claire Turvill
ABB Showcases Future of Sustainable Manufacturing

ABB Showcases Future of Sustainable Manufacturing

ABB reveals a new emissions-reduction milestone for its manufacturing plant in Xiamen, China. 


News Apr 04, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Importance of Lithium Battery Recycling Confirmed by DOE Grant

Importance of Lithium Battery Recycling Confirmed by DOE Grant

Many devices with rechargeable batteries—smartphones, tablets, laptops, and electric toothbrushes—have lithium-ion batteries inside. With…


News Apr 03, 2023 by Shannon Flynn
Onsemi, BMW Enter Into Long-term Supply Agreement

Onsemi, BMW Enter Into Long-term Supply Agreement

Onsemi has entered into a long-term supply agreement with BMW Group to supply EliteSiC die for BMW’s electric drivetrains.


News Apr 02, 2023 by Mike Falter
V2G Management Platform Helps Utilities Use EVs as an Energy Source

V2G Management Platform Helps Utilities Use EVs as an Energy Source

Schneider Electric’s AutoGrid announces AutoGrid Flex EV, an AI-based vehicle-to-grid management platform to help utilities manage distributed…


News Apr 01, 2023 by Mike Falter
Virtual Power Plant Project for Smart Building Upgrades Raises $110M

Virtual Power Plant Project for Smart Building Upgrades Raises $110M

A virtual power plant project targeting residential buildings raised $110 million to facilitate smart building upgrades in New York and New Jersey. 


News Apr 01, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Strategic Partnership Yields SiC Inverter Reference Design

Strategic Partnership Yields SiC Inverter Reference Design

Cissoid and Silicon Mobility are expanding their partnership with a collaborative silicon carbide inverter reference design for electric vehicle…


News Mar 30, 2023 by Mike Falter
Penn State Gets $4.5M for Turbine Efficiency Testing

Penn State Gets $4.5M for Turbine Efficiency Testing

The Department of Energy extends new funding to Pennsylvania State for research to boost turbine efficiency for electricity generation and aviation.


News Mar 29, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Maryland Research Reactor to Restart After Safety Pause

Maryland Research Reactor to Restart After Safety Pause

The National Institute of Standards and Technology will restart its research reactor in Maryland after the facility shut down in 2021 over a safety…


News Mar 28, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Nevada Lithium Mine Moves Ahead After Legal Challenge

Nevada Lithium Mine Moves Ahead After Legal Challenge

A mining project with the United States’ largest known lithium deposit recently commenced construction after a federal judge blocked a legal…


News Mar 26, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Qnovo Lands Battery Management System Integration With NXP

Qnovo Lands Battery Management System Integration With NXP

NXP Semiconductor will add Qnovo’s optimization software to its battery management system and onboard charging hardware. 


News Mar 25, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Redwood Materials Recycles 500K Pounds of EV Batteries

Redwood Materials Recycles 500K Pounds of EV Batteries

Nevada-based battery recycling company Redwood Materials recently disclosed the results of its pilot program in California. 


News Mar 22, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
GeoPura Receives £36M for Green Hydrogen

GeoPura Receives £36M for Green Hydrogen

GeoPura, the U.K.-based leader in green hydrogen power, has raised a new round of funding to advance its green hydrogen production and power…


News Mar 19, 2023 by Mike Falter
Infineon to Acquire GaN Systems to Accelerate High Power, GaN Roadmap

Infineon to Acquire GaN Systems to Accelerate High Power, GaN Roadmap

With the acquisition of GaN Systems, Infineon will broaden its existing power portfolio and pick up the pace of development of its internal gallium…


News Mar 17, 2023 by Mike Falter
Futuristic Offshore Wind ‘Energy Island’ Moves Forward

Futuristic Offshore Wind ‘Energy Island’ Moves Forward

A 3.5-gigawatt offshore wind energy island off the coast of Belgium will begin construction in 2024, with full commissioning expected by 2030. 


News Mar 17, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
DOE Funding Targets Carbon Capture Projects

DOE Funding Targets Carbon Capture Projects

The U.S. Department of Energy is offering $2.5 billion for two carbon capture project opportunities after recent legislation offering more…


News Mar 15, 2023 by Claire Turvill