JUNE 27, 2025 Article Stable Radar in Rolling Seas: A High-Tech Leap to Detect Airborne Targets Engineers at PNNL devised a system that allows radar antennae to maintain stable orientation while mounted on platforms in open water that pitch and roll unpredictably. They were recently invited to participate in DOE's I-Corps program. ( Read More )
JANUARY 16, 2025 Feature West Coast Offshore Wind Industry Brings Energy Benefits, but Not Without Challenges A new report details the potential for floating offshore wind to lower energy costs and enhance the resilience of the nation’s western grid. ( Read More )
JANUARY 6, 2025 Article PNNL Unveils Most Impactful Wind Energy Accomplishments for 2024 PNNL's accomplishments in FY 2024 help address the remaining challenges the wind industry faces. ( Read More )
APRIL 19, 2023 Article New West Coast Study Unveiled for Offshore Wind Transmission DOE announced a new project, led by PNNL and National Renewable Energy Laboratory, to expand wind energy transmission off the nation’s West Coast. ( Read More )
OCTOBER 6, 2021 Feature Cold Spray to Help Keep Turbines Spinning PNNL’s suite of Solid Phase Processing tools like Cold Spray is helping to strengthen hydroelectric dam materials such as turbines. ( Read More )