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DOE awarding nearly $8M for national laboratory H2@Scale projects

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NREL and the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) will collaborate on a PEM electrolysis hydrogen production project focused on grid integration, variable operation with renewables, system size optimization, and modeling to study the scaling of future hydrogen systems. Award amount: $1,189,000). Award amount: $525,000).

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Departments of Energy and Interior award nearly $17M for advanced hydropower technologies

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This project will develop and test a new low-head modular hydropower technology in a canal in Oregon's North Unit Irrigation District to produce cost-competitive electricity. Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI). Grantee Funding (DOE unless noted) Project description. Earth by Design. Hydro Green Energy. Natel Energy.

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Agrivoltaics Goes Nuclear On California Prairie

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A decommissioned nuclear power plant from the 1980s is repurposed for agrivoltaics and prairie restoration.