Extreme Heat, Hurricanes, Wildfires: How Summer’s Extremes Disrupt the Power Grid
Climate change is bringing more extreme summer weather, from heat waves to hurricanes, that can disrupt the flow of electricity. Here’s how PNNL scientists are working on solutions to protect the nation’s electric grid.
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.
PermitAI Ushers in a New Era for Faster, Better Federal Permitting
PermitAI’s newly released dataset, NEPATEC 2.0, captures and curates environmental review data for faster, better federal permitting.
New All-Liquid Iron Flow Battery for Grid Energy Storage
A new iron-based aqueous flow battery shows promise for grid energy storage applications.
National Lab Guides American Ports in Energy Innovation
PNNL’s experts in electrification advised ports how to modernize the use of energy resources at the Port of Anacortes. Now they will help do the same with several others.
Mini Flow Battery Speeds Energy Storage Research
Mini flow cell battery provides the first step toward an AI-driven, robotic energy storage discovery laboratory.
More Electricity Transmission Lines Would Lower Costs, Increase Reliability
The National Transmission Planning Study presents several transmission expansion scenarios that would reliably support the growing demand for energy across the nation.
Researchers Develop High-Tech Methods to Stem the Flow of Fentanyl
Scientists are developing ways to detect previously unseen forms of fentanyl as well as other synthetic opioids known as nitazenes.
Electricity Infrastructure Operations Center
Shaped with input from both industry and the research community, the EIOC serves as a valuable resource and testing ground for utilities and organizations interested in grid-related research and development, education, and training.