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.
Grid Vulnerability and Resilience to Climate Change Associated with Regional Interconnections
Long term power grid planning needs to consider regional dependencies in climate adaption plans.
New Generator Rolls into Ocean Energy
New PNNL-developed nanogenerator harnesses the renewable energy in ocean waves to power sensors that provide critical weather and wave information.
Will Material Shortages Limit Future Energy Transitions?
The demand for energy is growing—and so is the technology supporting it. However, future development of power generation technologies could be affected by a key factor: material supply.
Mapping the Future of Data Centers: A New Public Tool Illuminates What’s Next
Now, anyone can easily explore and access data from a nationwide map of data centers, the infrastructure that powers them, and projections of future data center locations.
Restructuring and Updating a Key Global Soil Respiration Database
An updated version of a widely used database will provide powerful insights into the global carbon cycle.
Buoy Oh Buoy! Floating Instruments Receive Major Upgrade
Research buoys managed by PNNL underwent a $1.3-million upgrade that included more powerful lidar that reaches heights of today’s taller wind turbines.
PNNL Scientists Contribute to New, High-resolution Earth System Model
A powerful, new model helps scientists understand earth system processes.
DOE Offers Prize Funding for Marine Energy Technologies
The Powering the Blue Economy Ocean Observing Prize is now accepting applications for its first stage, the Discover Competition.
Researchers Identify Which West Coast Regions Hold Greatest Wave Energy Potential
Washington and Oregon coastlines hold most promising areas to pull power from West Coast waves, according to a recent study on wave energy.