EERE's applied research, development, and demonstration activities aim to make renewable energy cost-competitive with traditional sources of energy. Learn more about EERE's work in geothermal, solar, wind, and water power.
LiDAR and MEMS technologies enhance wind and solar monitoring, optimizing performance and longevity of renewable energy systems through real-time data analysis.
Genesis Mission leverages the Department of Energy's unique scientific datasets-spanning more than 100 petabytes of experimental and simulation data across every major domain of science—to double the pace of American research and innovation within a decade.
Learn the basics of solar energy technology including solar radiation, photovoltaics (PV), concentrating solar-thermal power (CSP), grid integration, and soft costs.
Genesis Mission brings together the Department of Energy’s 17 National Laboratories with America’s leading universities and industry, including pioneers in artificial intelligence, computing, materials, and energy, to build the most powerful scientific platform ever to solve national challenges.
Resources for cities and states to make informed decisions on local energy policies, programs, and projects.
Solar energy is the fastest growing and most affordable source of new electricity in America. As the cost of solar energy systems dropped significantly, more Americans and businesses are taking advantage of clean energy.
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Nuclear Energy is underway with a new effort that will use existing nuclear energy infrastructure to put more power on the grid. The Utility Power Reactor Incremental Scaling Effort (UPRISE) strives to significantly expand the United States' nuclear energy capacity by increasing the power output of existing reactors, bringing dormant facilities ...
The Nation’s Nuclear Reactor Fleet Is on the Rise - Department of Energy