EERE's Energy Innovations in 2024: Advancing Sustainable Solutions
Key Ideas
- EERE's investments in 2024 led to the development of high-efficiency combined heat and power devices, geothermal enhancements, and grid inertia monitoring systems.
- Technologies like wireless EV charging at 100-kW with 96% efficiency and direct recycling of cathodes in lithium-ion batteries advanced with EERE funding.
- The expansion of domestic sustainable aviation fuel production and the launch of the first hybrid diesel-electric research vessel are notable achievements.
- EERE's support for workforce development programs and entrepreneurship initiatives contributed to significant growth in the energy workforce.
In 2024, the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) showcased multiple achievements in advancing sustainable energy solutions. EERE's investments resulted in the development of innovative technologies, including a high-efficiency combined heat and power device running on zero-carbon fuels like hydrogen. Other accomplishments included successful geothermal enhancements, grid inertia monitoring systems, and advancements in wireless EV charging and battery recycling. Additionally, sustainable aviation fuel production saw a significant increase, creating new jobs and reducing carbon emissions in the aviation industry. The launch of the first hybrid diesel-electric research vessel and the validation of a state-of-the-art hydrogen fueler further exemplified EERE's commitment to sustainable energy solutions. EERE also focused on workforce development and entrepreneurship programs, supporting the growth of the energy workforce and providing hands-on experience to aspiring energy professionals.
Topics
Utilities
Renewable Energy
Energy Efficiency
Workforce Development
Sustainable Solutions
Entrepreneurship
Innovations
Domestic Manufacturing
Technology Validation
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