We went to Finland to hear about the new ''sand battery'' that will turn
Engineers are testing a new "sand battery" that could power industries and communities using stored renewable energy.
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.
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,
FY 2026 Budget Justification | Department of Energy
Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Justification documents to support the Department of Energy Budget Request to Congress
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
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
Sand Battery: An Innovative Solution for Renewable Energy Storage
Sand battery technology has emerged as a promising solution for heat/thermal energy storing owing to its high efficiency, low cost, and long lifespan. This inno
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
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
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
Sand Batteries Explained: The Future of Affordable
A sand battery is an energy storage system that uses ordinary sand to store excess renewable energy as heat. Instead of relying on expensive
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.
Sand thermal energy storage: Technology, economics, environmental
These attributes position Sand TES as a promising pathway to support electrification and renewable energy integration in heat-intensive industries. Thermal storage projects can utilize
Are sand batteries the future of clean energy storage?
A sand battery, in essence, is a large-scale, high-temperature energy storage system that utilizes sand as the medium to store thermal energy, rather
Can Sand Batteries Revolutionize Renewable Energy
Sand batteries represent a novel approach to thermal energy storage, utilizing crushed soapstone—a material known for its excellent heat
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.