Even with Months-Long “Energy Droughts,” the Power Grid Remains Resilient
A new analysis shows how renewable energy sources like solar, wind and hydropower respond to climate patterns, and how utilities can use this data to save money and invest in energy storage.
Transmission and Renewables Would Reduce Carbon Emissions, Generation Costs in Western United States
New transmission lines and renewable energy projects would bring economic and climate change benefits to the Western United States’s electricity grid.
Leaders Gather to Celebrate and Dedicate the Grid Storage Launchpad
The Grid Storage Launchpad dedication event was attended by leaders in grid and transportation energy storage, battery innovation, and industry stakeholders working to transform America’s energy system.
Projects Drive Grid-Enhancing Analytics for Smarter Operations
Three PNNL-supported projects are at the forefront of developing advanced data analytics technologies to enhance the U.S. power grid’s reliability, resilience, and affordability.
PNNL-Led Grid-Focused Alliance Drives Sodium-Ion Battery Innovation
The Sodium-ion Alliance for Grid Energy Storage, led by PNNL, is focused on demonstrating high-performance, low-cost, safe sodium-ion batteries tested for real-world grid applications.
PNNL Celebrates Klickitat Valley Health's Recent Energy Milestone
Klickitat Valley Health's fuel cell and microgrid project boosts rural healthcare, enhancing energy resilience and sustainability for social equity.
Expert Insights: Eric Hsieh Talks GSL, Energy Storage, and Beyond
Erich Hsieh, Deputy Assistant Secretary for OE’s Energy Storage Division, shared insights about the Grid Storage Launchpad and energy storage innovations .
PNNL Publishes Port Electrification Handbook Featuring Microgrids
PNNL publishes Port Electrification Handbook to aid the nation’s maritime and commercial ports during this energy transition.
Slowing Climate Change is Possible—Here’s How Nations Could Make it Happen
Policy changes in power, energy, buildings, and more could help slow global temperature rise, according to a new report with co-authors from PNNL’s Joint Global Change Research Institute.
PNNL Engineer Samrat Acharya and Team Receive Best Paper Award
PNNL electrical engineer Samrat Acharya led a team that earned the 2024 IEEE Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Conference Best Paper Award.