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technology16 days ago•5 min saved

US Battery Ambitions Struggle to Match China's Global Lead

The Trump administration’s $500 million DOE grant to seven battery-focused companies signals a step in strengthening the U.S. supply chain, but analysts say it is dwarfed by the scale and speed of China’s dominance—from refining to battery cells—and would take decades to close. China controls most refining, processing, and much of the materials for EVs, while U.S. EV adoption lags behind; with Biden-era policies rolled back in parts, the path to mass production and global competitiveness remains uncertain, though startups are pursuing on-site processing and domestically sourced materials as possible ways to reduce China’s chokehold.

via CNBC|

#battery-technology #doe-funding #electric-vehicles

energy4 months ago•4 min saved

DOE Grants $94M to Jumpstart U.S. Small Modular Reactor Projects

The Energy Department selected eight U.S. companies to receive over $94 million in cost-shared funding to accelerate near-term deployment of advanced Gen III+ small modular reactors, backing site selection/permits, supply-chain upgrades, and manufacturing capacity to position the United States for 2030s deployments under President Trump's nuclear-energy agenda.

via Department of Energy (.gov)|

#doe-funding #energy #gen-iii

science-and-technology10 months ago•3 min saved

Energy Department Invests $625M to Boost Quantum Information Science Centers

The U.S. Department of Energy announced $625 million to renew five National Quantum Information Science Research Centers, aiming to lead in quantum computing, sensing, and networking, and to strengthen America's position in quantum technology development.

via Department of Energy (.gov)|

#doe-funding #national-security #quantum-research-centers

energy3 years ago•1 min saved

"DOE Invests $325M in Long-Duration Storage for Clean Electricity"

The US Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded $325 million in funding to support the development of long-duration storage technologies. The funding will be used to finance projects such as a pumped thermal energy storage system in Alaska and the installation of iron-air batteries at retiring coal plants in Colorado and Minnesota. The DOE aims to demonstrate the viability and replicability of these technologies to attract private investment and utility support. The projects are expected to take four to five years for permitting, design, and construction, but the DOE is eager to expedite the process and encourage follow-on projects.

via Canary Media|

#doe-funding #energy #iron-air-batteries

energy3 years ago•5 min saved

"Biden Administration Invests Billions in Climate Change Initiatives and Grid Resilience"

The Biden-Harris Administration has announced $325 million in funding for 15 long-duration energy storage (LDES) projects across the United States. These projects aim to accelerate the development of LDES technologies, enhance clean energy adoption, and protect communities from disruptions to the grid caused by extreme weather events. The funding will support the deployment of storage systems that can store renewable energy for use during high-demand periods, such as at night or during natural disasters. The projects also include innovative approaches to reusing retired batteries, supporting the electric vehicle industry and creating economic opportunities. The funding aligns with the administration's goal of reducing the cost of LDES by 90% by 2030 and advancing clean energy technologies.

via Energy.gov|

#biden-harris-administration #clean-energy #doe-funding