Why We Need Hydropower for a Resilient Grid
A new PNNL study quantifies hydropower's contribution to grid stability. When other power sources go out, hydropower can ramp up, recoup shortfalls, and stabilize the grid nearly instantaneously.
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.
Digital Twins for Hydropower
PNNL and ORNL are working together on Digital Twins to modernize the U.S. hydropower plant fleet, which will reduce operating costs, improve reliability, reduce downtime, enhance grid resiliency, and reduce environmental impacts.
Mapping a Modern Hydropower Vision
Developed with community input, the new Hydropower Vision Roadmap lays out a path to achieve a shared vison for modern hydropower by 2050.
Alternative Opportunities for Hydropower Workshop
The virtual Alternative Opportunities for Hydropower Workshop will engage a wide range of stakeholders on new value propositions for small hydropower.
In the Face of Drought, Hydropower Still Delivers Electricity
Despite severe drought, a new report shows that hydropower remains a strong and steadfast contributor of renewable energy in the West.
Improved Hydropower Generation Estimates for 1,500 Plants across the United States
Hydropower generation estimated using water proxy data leads to a revision of the nation’s historical seasonal hydropower output.
Distributed Wind Power Keeps Spinning, Growing
America's use of distributed wind — which is wind power generated near where it will be used — continues to grow, according to the 2016 Distributed Wind Market Report.
Brenda Pracheil Named Chair of Low Impact Hydropower Institute
Fish biologist Brenda Pracheil has been named chair of the Low Impact Hydropower Institute focused on reduction of impacts of hydropower dams on the environment.