US Department of Energy

The U.S. Department of Energy is a government agency established in 1977, located in Washington, D.C. Its primary mission is to ensure the security and prosperity of the nation by tackling energy, environmental, and nuclear challenges. The Department focuses on promoting transformative scientific and technological solutions to address these issues, thereby supporting the country's energy needs and environmental sustainability.

Maria Robinson

Director of DOE's Grid Deployment Office

Past deals in Wind Energy

FirstEnergy

Grant in 2024
FirstEnergy Corporation, established in 1996 and headquartered in Akron, Ohio, is a diversified energy company that generates, transmits, and distributes electricity to approximately six million customers across Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey, and New York. The company operates through regulated distribution and transmission segments, owning and managing a vast network of power plants, transmission lines, and distribution systems. These include coal-fired, nuclear, hydroelectric, natural gas, wind, and solar facilities, as well as 24,486 circuit miles of transmission lines and 269,691 miles of distribution lines, with a total installed transformer capacity of approximately 156,115,196 kilovolt-amperes. In addition to its core operations, FirstEnergy also provides energy-related products and services to retail and wholesale customers, contributing to the strengthening of local communities through its foundation's support of nonprofit organizations.

Flink

Grant in 2024
Flink is a consumer fintech platform that lets users save, spend, and invest from a single app. Founded in 2017 in Mexico City, it operates a brokerage service and launched its first brokerage product in June 2020. The company serves more than 1 million users with about 800,000 brokerage accounts, and 90% of traders are first-time investors. Flink focuses on accessible financial services and growth through product, infrastructure, and security improvements to support scale.

MetOx Technologies

Grant in 2024
MetOx specializes in manufacturing high-temperature superconducting (HTS) wire using YBCO. Its primary product enables efficient electricity transmission with minimal loss and heat generation, serving critical applications such as upgrading power lines, fusion reactors, and advanced MRI scanners.

UniSource Energy Services

Grant in 2024
UniSource Energy Services provides safe, reliable energy to nearly 250,000 customers in northern and southern Arizona.

Pecos Wind Power

Grant in 2024
Pecos Wind Power designs, builds, and sells wind turbines tailored for distributed generation. Their turbines are designed to generate inexpensive, renewable electricity suitable for powering multiple homes or businesses, promoting sustainable energy usage.

Oscilla Power

Grant in 2024
Oscilla Power develops renewable energy solutions using its proprietary iMEC technology. It specializes in converting mechanical energy to electricity, focusing on utility-scale wave energy generation and downhole power for the oil & gas industry.

Gulf Wind Technology

Grant in 2024
Gulf Wind Technology is committed to enhancing the economic performance of existing wind farms and developing the field of rotors.

Allete

Grant in 2024
ALLETE, Inc. is an energy company based in Duluth, Minnesota, incorporated in 1906. It operates through two primary segments: Regulated Operations and ALLETE Clean Energy. The Regulated Operations segment includes Minnesota Power and Superior Water, Light and Power Company, which provide electric, natural gas, and water services to a significant number of customers in northeastern Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin. Additionally, this segment encompasses an investment in American Transmission Company, a utility that maintains electric transmission infrastructure across parts of Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, and Illinois. ALLETE Clean Energy focuses on the development, acquisition, and operation of clean and renewable energy projects, operating around 660 megawatts of wind energy generation. The company is also involved in coal mining operations in North Dakota and real estate investments in Florida, while owning and operating multiple substations with substantial capacity.

Form Energy

Grant in 2024
Form Energy, Inc. is a company focused on developing long-duration energy storage systems aimed at transforming the electric grid by enabling the reliable use of renewable energy sources such as wind and solar. Established in 2017 and based in Somerville, Massachusetts, Form Energy is known for its innovative iron-air battery technology, which allows for the storage of electricity over extended periods, making renewable energy more dispatchable throughout the year. This technology not only helps to replace conventional fossil fuel-based generation but also enhances transmission capacity without the need for new infrastructure. By facilitating deep decarbonization of the electric system, Form Energy plays a significant role in reducing carbon emissions and promoting a sustainable energy future.

The Appalachian Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub

Grant in 2024
ARCH2 is supported by labor unions, environmental non-profits, and community partners, and has a highly skilled energy staff. In the many communities in Northern Appalachia that rely heavily on coal and fossil fuels, ARCH2 will create jobs in the renewable energy sector.

Ørsted

Grant in 2024
Ørsted develops, maintains, and operates offshore and onshore renewable energy farms, energy storage facilities, and bioenergy plants. Its vision is a world powered entirely by green energy. Formerly known as DONG Energy, Ørsted has transformed from a black to a green energy company over the past decade, reducing its coal consumption significantly and aiming for full phase-out by 2023. As a global leader in offshore wind with a market share of 25%, it currently powers approximately 9.5 million people.

Continuum Dynamics

Grant in 2024
Continuum Dynamics provides quality engineering services and technical solutions for government and industry. They provide research and development activities, including software development, licensing, engineering, design services, and test support for multiple aerospace technologies, air vehicle design and simulation, thermo-hydraulic systems supporting electric power generation, wind turbine analysis, and agrochemical applications.

Continuum Dynamics

Grant in 2024
Continuum Dynamics provides quality engineering services and technical solutions for government and industry. They provide research and development activities, including software development, licensing, engineering, design services, and test support for multiple aerospace technologies, air vehicle design and simulation, thermo-hydraulic systems supporting electric power generation, wind turbine analysis, and agrochemical applications.

Marin Clean Energy

Grant in 2023
Marin Clean Energy is a company that provides renewable electricity services through Community Choice Aggregation programs in Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, and Solano Counties. It aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by promoting the adoption of renewable energy.

Xcel Energy

Grant in 2023
Xcel Energy is a leading electric and natural gas utility company serving approximately 6 million customers across eight states. It generates power through diverse sources including coal, nuclear, natural gas, hydro, solar, wind, and biomass. The company is committed to reducing carbon emissions and aims to supply more than half of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030.

Allete

Grant in 2023
ALLETE, Inc. is an energy company based in Duluth, Minnesota, incorporated in 1906. It operates through two primary segments: Regulated Operations and ALLETE Clean Energy. The Regulated Operations segment includes Minnesota Power and Superior Water, Light and Power Company, which provide electric, natural gas, and water services to a significant number of customers in northeastern Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin. Additionally, this segment encompasses an investment in American Transmission Company, a utility that maintains electric transmission infrastructure across parts of Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, and Illinois. ALLETE Clean Energy focuses on the development, acquisition, and operation of clean and renewable energy projects, operating around 660 megawatts of wind energy generation. The company is also involved in coal mining operations in North Dakota and real estate investments in Florida, while owning and operating multiple substations with substantial capacity.

MetOx Technologies

Grant in 2023
MetOx specializes in manufacturing high-temperature superconducting (HTS) wire using YBCO. Its primary product enables efficient electricity transmission with minimal loss and heat generation, serving critical applications such as upgrading power lines, fusion reactors, and advanced MRI scanners.

Xcel Energy

Grant in 2023
Xcel Energy is a leading electric and natural gas utility company serving approximately 6 million customers across eight states. It generates power through diverse sources including coal, nuclear, natural gas, hydro, solar, wind, and biomass. The company is committed to reducing carbon emissions and aims to supply more than half of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030.

WEI7

Grant in 2023
WEI7 is a wind turbine blade manufacturing company

Arctura

Grant in 2023
Arctura specializes in developing innovative wind energy solutions. It aims to enhance sustainability, affordability, and accessibility of energy through technological advancements.

Accelerate Wind

Grant in 2023
Accelerate Wind develops on-site wind energy solutions for commercial and industrial buildings, including small-scale rooftop wind turbines and integrated solar systems to maximize rooftop space and provide additional revenue streams. The company uses patent-pending airfoil designs to increase wind speed and energy output and is developing a patent-pending powertrain concept that stores energy in a small flywheel to reduce the cost of wind turbine power electronics.

Windlift

Grant in 2023
Founded in 2006, Windlift specializes in developing airborne power generation systems. Initially serving the U.S. Department of Defense, its innovative solutions now cater to diverse industries such as disaster recovery, telecom, agriculture, mining, research, and adventure. The company's generators are lightweight, transportable, and quick to deploy, featuring advanced technologies like radar, cameras, signature management, fourth/fifth-generation mesh networks, conformal antennas, and edge computing.

Bergey Windpower Co.

Grant in 2023
Bergey Windpower Co. (BWC) is a manufacturer of small wind turbines for rural homes, farms, businesses and facilities, plus remote facilities such as telecom. BWC has sold over 10,000 systems and these 1 - 15 kW turbines have been installed in all 50 U.S. states and over 100 countries. BWC turbine has few moving parts, require no scheduled maintenance and have achieved the best reliability and longevity record in the worldwide wind industry.

Continuum Dynamics

Grant in 2023
Continuum Dynamics provides quality engineering services and technical solutions for government and industry. They provide research and development activities, including software development, licensing, engineering, design services, and test support for multiple aerospace technologies, air vehicle design and simulation, thermo-hydraulic systems supporting electric power generation, wind turbine analysis, and agrochemical applications.

WEI7

Grant in 2023
WEI7 is a wind turbine blade manufacturing company

Gulf Wind Technology

Grant in 2023
Gulf Wind Technology is committed to enhancing the economic performance of existing wind farms and developing the field of rotors.

Deep Anchor Solutions

Grant in 2023
Deep Anchor Solutions specializes in anchor systems for renewable energy projects. The company provides intellectual property-based anchor designs and geotechnical consultancy services for offshore renewable energy platforms.

Carter Wind

Grant in 2023
Carter Wind is a manufacturer of turbine technology for utility, distributed, and microgrid power generation. Headquartered in Wichita Falls, Texas, the company designs wind turbines including self-erecting systems for use in remote and extreme environments where conventional turbines may be less viable. Its solutions enable manufacturing plants and other facilities to deploy wind energy as an alternative power source, supporting clean energy production and reducing fuel costs.

HelioVolta

Grant in 2023
HelioVolta is a provider of independent inspection and technical field services for renewable energy projects and energy storage solutions.

GE Renewable Energy

Grant in 2023
GE Renewable Energy focuses on the production of energy systems that use renewable sources. Their products include wind, hydroelectric, and solar, power generation facilities. They offer power grid equipment and engineering activities.

Portland General Electric

Grant in 2023
Founded in 1889, Portland General Electric is Oregon's largest utility company, serving approximately 900,000 customers across 52 cities. It operates a diverse portfolio of power plants including thermal, hydroelectric, wind farms, and energy storage facilities. The company is committed to providing reliable electricity at affordable prices while also leading the way in renewable energy practices.

Ocean Power Technologies (OPT)

Grant in 2022
Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. is a leader in developing systems that convert ocean wave energy into electricity. The company operates primarily in North and South America, Europe, and Asia, offering various products, including the PB3 PowerBuoy system, which generates power independently of the electric grid for use in remote offshore locations. Their product line includes both utility and autonomous PowerBuoy systems, as well as hybrid PowerBuoy products and subsea battery systems. Additionally, the company provides services such as electric power generation, real-time data communications, and marine installation for sectors like offshore oil and gas, defense and security, science and research, and communication. Founded in 1984 and headquartered in Monroe Township, New Jersey, Ocean Power Technologies targets public and private entities that require reliable remote power solutions.

Oscilla Power

Grant in 2022
Oscilla Power develops renewable energy solutions using its proprietary iMEC technology. It specializes in converting mechanical energy to electricity, focusing on utility-scale wave energy generation and downhole power for the oil & gas industry.

Principle Power

Grant in 2019
Principle Power is a technology company in the offshore wind sector focused on deep-water installations. It develops and markets WindFloat, a semi-submersible floating wind turbine foundation that enables offshore wind projects in transitional and deep-water sites, expanding access beyond shallow seabeds. The company serves developers, utilities, and independent power producers worldwide and is headquartered in Emeryville, California, with offices in France and Portugal.

Accio Energy

Grant in 2015
Accio Energy, Inc. is a company that specializes in alternative energy generation technology, focusing on wind energy systems that produce electricity using wind and charged water mist. Founded in 2007 and based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Accio Energy has developed Aerovoltaic energy systems that convert wind energy directly into electricity without the need for moving parts, such as traditional wind turbines. This innovation aims to make distributed wind energy systems scalable, reliable, and affordable, combining the low costs associated with large-scale wind energy with the modularity and flexibility akin to solar power. Additionally, the company provides insights and updates on sustainability initiatives within the energy sector.

Alstom

Grant in 2014
Alstom specializes in power generation, transmission, and rail infrastructure. It manufactures high-speed trains, automated metro systems, and offers turnkey power plant solutions for various energy sources. The company also provides power transmission solutions with a focus on smart grids. Alstom operates globally, employing around 92,000 people across approximately 100 countries.

Ogin

Grant in 2009
Ogin Inc. is a company based in Waltham, Massachusetts, that specializes in the design, manufacture, and construction of innovative wind turbines. The firm is recognized for its high-efficiency shrouded wind turbine technology, which employs a mixer/ejector design to enhance aerodynamic performance, a method inspired by applications in military and commercial aircraft. Ogin's turbines are tailored for deployment in lower-voltage distribution grids, making them suitable for wind farm developers, industrial operators, and utilities both in the United States and internationally. The company's technology aims to significantly reduce the cost of wind energy, expand its viability in areas with lower wind speeds, and optimize land usage while minimizing environmental impact. Founded in 2007 and formerly known as FloDesign Wind Turbine Corporation, Ogin operates as a subsidiary of FloDesign Inc.

Nordic Windpower

Venture Round in 2009
Nordic’s N1000, a simple, light-weight 1MW wind turbine is known for its unsurpassed ease of installation and maintenance, exceptional reliability, and low cost of energy generation. Nordic Windpower is a technology developer and manufacturer of innovative, two-bladed wind turbines for the rapidly expanding global wind market.
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