June 1, 2015: DOE Announces Funding to Develop New Power Plant Cooling Technologies
Projects to Improve the Efficiency of Thermoelectric Power Plants
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) has announced $30 million in funding for 14 new projects aimed at creating highly efficient and scalable dry-cooling technologies for thermoelectric power plants. The projects are funded through ARPA-E’s new Advanced Research In Dry cooling (ARID) program.
“These new projects emphasize ARPA-E’s commitment to developing a wide range of technology options to ensure a more affordable and sustainable energy future,” said ARPA-E Director Dr. Ellen D. Williams.