U.S. Department of Energy - Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

Wind and Hydropower Technologies Program

Program Areas

The two primary research areas within the Wind and Hydropower Technologies Program are hydropower and wind energy.

Learn more about the specific research sponsored by the Wind and Hydropower Technologies Program:

Hydropower Research

• Technology Viability
  • Advanced Hydropower Technology
  • Supporting Research and Testing
• Technology Application
  • Systems Integration and Technology Acceptance
  • Supporting Engineering and Analysis

Wind Energy Research

• Technology Viability
  • Low Wind Speed Technology
  • Distributed Wind Technology
  • Supporting Research and Testing
• Technology Application
  • Systems Integration
  • Technology Acceptance
  • Supporting Engineering and Analysis