What are Microgrids? Definition, How They Work, and
In a world increasingly focused on sustainable and resilient energy solutions, microgrids are becoming necessary. But what are microgrids? At its
Genesis Mission
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,
Microgrid Overview
While pairing a solar photovoltaic system with energy storage to support a single building (behind the utility meter) may be considered a small microgrid by some, for the purposes of this document we
The Nation''s Nuclear Reactor Fleet Is on the Rise
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
Department of Energy
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 STATE OF AMERICAN ENERGY: Promises Made, Promises Kept
The Energy Department is Delivering on President Trump''s Agenda of to Unleash American Energy Dominance.
FACT SHEET: The Energy Department Is Delivering On Accelerating
The Department of Energy (DOE) is fully committed to unleashing America''s next nuclear renaissance, from reinvigorating domestic supply chains to delivering gigawatts of new reactors.
Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation
The Office of Energy Technology will continue to lead the world in research and development for cutting-edge energy technologies, fuels, chemicals, and hydropower.
FY 2026 Budget Justification | Department of Energy
Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Justification documents to support the Department of Energy Budget Request to Congress
2026 DOE 202 (c) Orders
On January 26, 2026, the Department of Energy (DOE) issued an emergency Order No. 202-26-07, pursuant to section 202 (c) of the Federal Power Act, to Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC and
Exploring Solar Energy Student Guide (7 Activities)
Like solar cells, concentrated solar power systems use solar energy to make electricity. Since the solar radiation that reaches the earth is so spread out and diluted, it must be concentrated to produce the
Energy Department Announces $175 Million to
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced $175 million in funding for six projects to modernize, retrofit, and extend the useful life of coal-fired power plants that serve rural
Microgrids: A review, outstanding issues and future trends
A microgrid, regarded as one of the cornerstones of the future smart grid, uses distributed generations and information technology to create a widely distributed automated energy delivery