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New Sodium, Aluminum Battery Aims to Integrate Renewables for Grid Resiliency

A new sodium battery technology shows promise for helping integrate renewable energy into the electric grid. The battery uses Earth-abundant raw materials such as aluminum and sodium.

Compensation for Long-Duration Energy Storage

TORCH: Training, Outreach, and Recruitment for Cybersecurity in Hydropower

Curriculum

Hydropower Training

Cybersecurity Training

References

Lighting the Way for Cybersecurity and Engineering Careers in Hydropower

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory launches the Training Outreach and Recruitment for Cybersecurity Hydropower program at the University of Texas at El Paso.

“Energy Droughts” in Wind and Solar Can Last Nearly a Week, Research Shows

Understanding the risk of compound energy droughts—times when the sun doesn’t shine and the wind doesn’t blow—will help grid planners understand where energy storage is needed most.

‘Freeze-Thaw Battery’ Is Adept at Preserving Its Energy

Scientists have created a battery designed for the electric grid that locks in energy for months without losing much storage capacity.