Improving Hydropower Models to Support a Resilient Grid
Researchers are bridging hydropower data gaps for unrivaled forecasting precision to support grid resilience.
Climate Change and Federal Hydropower
A report on the projected effects of climate change on federal hydropower through the end of the twenty-first century.
PNNL’s Alison Colotelo Joins Hydropower Foundation Board
Alison Colotelo, senior research scientist and project manager, has been selected for the Hydropower Foundation advisory board.
The World’s Energy Storage Powerhouse
Pumped-storage hydropower offers the most cost-effective storage option for shifting large volumes of energy. A PNNL-led team wrote a report comparing cost and performance factors for 10 storage technologies.
Adding Batteries to Hydropower Facilities Could Increase Dam Lifespan, Potential Revenue
A modeling study shows that adding batteries to a dam could decrease the wear and tear on hydropower turbines and open up new opportunities for dam operators to earn revenue.
Hydropower Modeling Workshop
Through the US Department of Energy’s Water Power Technologies Office, PNNL and NREL co-hosted a workshop on hydropower characterization within grid models and the seams between water and energy models.
Modernizing Hydropower with Digital Twins
PNNL is developing the Digital Twins for Hydropower framework to help the industry to affordably modernize the aging hydropower fleet.
Hydropower Environmental and Industry R&D Summit Talks
The Department of Energy’s Water Power Technologies Office will hold the Hydropower Research and Development Summit Talks across three virtual events in 2024.
Drought Impacts on Hydroelectric Power Generation in the Western United States
New report examining multiple decades of climate and hydropower generation data provides insights into resilience of the western hydropower fleet.