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Page • The DTOcean project pioneered a new, open-source collaborative development model for wave and tidal array design tools that considers the entire ocean energy farm throughout its lifecycle. The software helps to find optimal array designs that minimize the levelized cost of energy (LCOE) and identify cost drivers, allowing the industry...

Page • Sandia leverages a broad range of dynamics and controls capabilities, incorporating experts from robotics, defense, energy systems, and aerospace, to support research on wave energy, tidal energy, and offshore wind. Related Projects and Facilities Advanced WEC Dynamics and Controls SWEPT Lab WEC Co-Design WEC Design Optimization

Page • The need for sound energy policies has become even more critical since the dawn of the 21st century because the energy sector is in the midst of a technological revolution. Emerging technologies that support an increased use of distributed energy resources including energy storage, renewable energies, and energy efficiency are...

Page • Electric Grid Grid modernization for ensuring safety, security, and resilience Modernizing our electrical grid is a tremendous undertaking, requiring the coordination and collaboration of a wide range of stakeholders, including government, regulators, utilities, and—perhaps most importantly—the myriad of consumers. Sandia supports national efforts to modernize the electric grid by: Developing...

Page • With increasing numbers of electric vehicles (EVs) on the road, Sandia researchers are developing cybersecurity threat and grid integration models to accelerate the safe and secure deployment of smart EV charging infrastructure on the nation’s power system. Understanding the Impact to Electric Grid Operations An electric vehicle at a charging...