Snap marine energy splash to earn cash, US DOE instructs

The US Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Water Power Technologies Office has opened a contest for the best photos of water power in the United States that can bring up to $2,000 for the winners.

In addition to the cash prize, winning entries of will be featured on the Water Power Technologies Office website, exhibited at DOE headquarters, and displayed in other office material, DOE said.

All photos must be taken within the United States or US territories, or be of US technology in foreign water, the department noted.

As part of the ‘Make a splash’ competition – prizes up to $2,000 will be awarded to entries across seven categories covering hydropower, marine energy, and research and development of new water power technologies.

The submissions for the contest are due by July 16, 2018.