Why We Need Hydropower for a Resilient Grid
A new PNNL study quantifies hydropower's contribution to grid stability. When other power sources go out, hydropower can ramp up, recoup shortfalls, and stabilize the grid nearly instantaneously.
Hydropower in an Evolving Era
PNNL and four other national laboratories executed the Hydropower Value Study to examine hydropower operations in different regions of the United States.
How a Smart Electric Grid Will Power Our Future
Reimagining the United States power grid could save consumers $50 billion a year.
Optimizing Hydropower for Water and Energy
PNNL has published a report that sets the foundation for modeling gaps and technical challenges in optimizing hydropower operations for both energy production and water management.
Wind Power off the Oregon Coast Could Provide More than Electricity
PNNL researchers say that offshore wind energy can add value to the electric grid, beyond just the power it can produce, if locations and strategies are optimized.
Accelerated Renewable Energy Deployment and Energy Storage Needed for a Resilient Power Grid in Puerto Rico
Results of the PR100 study outline near- and short-term strategies for Puerto Rico to achieve a renewable power grid by 2050.
The World’s Energy Storage Powerhouse
Pumped-storage hydropower offers the most cost-effective storage option for shifting large volumes of energy. A PNNL-led team wrote a report comparing cost and performance factors for 10 storage technologies.
Adding Batteries to Hydropower Facilities Could Increase Dam Lifespan, Potential Revenue
A modeling study shows that adding batteries to a dam could decrease the wear and tear on hydropower turbines and open up new opportunities for dam operators to earn revenue.
Conquering Peak Power
PNNL’s Intelligent Load Control technology manages and adjusts electricity use in buildings when there’s peak demand on the power grid.