New Clean Energy Process Converts Methane to Hydrogen with Zero Carbon Dioxide Emissions
PNNL teamed with academia and industry to develop a novel zero-emission methane pyrolysis process that produces both hydrogen and high-value carbon solids suitable for an array of manufacturing applications.
Design, Construction to Begin on $75 Million Grid Energy Storage Research Facility
New facility that will accelerate energy storage innovation and make the nation’s power grid more resilient, secure and flexible has been given the green light to proceed by the U.S. Department of Energy.
PNNL Supports New Solar and Energy Storage Project near Richland Campus
PNNL is one of the collaborating partners on a new grid-scale solar and energy storage installation near the PNNL campus in a project led by Energy Northwest.
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.
Energy Storage Materials Initiative (ESMI)
PNNL’s ESMI is a Laboratory-funded research and development (R&D) program focused on transforming and accelerating materials development processes for next-generation energy storage technologies.
Catalyzing a Sustainable Future
PNNL researchers are studying catalysts that are key to dealing with waste and producing sustainable energy.
Renewable Hydrogen Fuel Being Studied for the Port of Seattle
A research team is exploring the safety and feasibility of clean hydrogen to replace some fossil fuel in medium- and heavy-duty vehicles and maritime uses at the Port of Seattle.
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.
On-Site Hydrogen Production Technology Accelerates to Market
PNNL licensed two technologies to generate hydrogen. One, a reactor design, generates hydrogen from natural gas. The second innovation uses a 3D printing method to economically manufacture the generator.
Houston Partnership Selected to Design, Construct New $75 Million Grid Storage Launchpad at PNNL
New facility will accelerate energy storage innovation, increase clean energy adoption and grid resilience.