A “Rock Star” System for Geothermal Energy
Members of a geothermal energy collaboration go deep—real deep—to install a first-of-its kind system for evaluating interactions among water and rock.
Newly Released Data Show How Fish Pass Through Dams
A unique data set following Chinook salmon as they negotiate hydroelectric dams on the Columbia River is now available to researchers worldwide.
Bonheyo Leads Effort to Create Biofouling Research Standards
Biomedical scientist George Bonheyo has been selected as chair of a new International Electrotechnical Commission committee charged with creating standards for researching and measuring biofouling on marine energy systems.
West Coast Offshore Wind Transmission Literature Review and Gaps Analysis
PNNL wind energy experts led a project to review existing literature focusing on the technical evaluation of offshore wind energy transmission through potential points of interconnection at the West Coast.
New Distributed Wind Market Report Released
PNNL wind energy experts have published the Distributed Wind Market Report: 2022 Edition, supplying key findings that can help businesses, communities, and homeowners make informed decisions.
Faster Fish Tracking Through the Cloud
Near-real-time fish tracking using a new acoustic receiver developed by PNNL can support enhanced fish passage through hydropower dams.
Considering the Whole Environment
A Triton Story highlights the Triton Initiative's holistic marine energy environmental monitoring research, including considerations for energy sustainability and life cycle assessment next steps.
Harker-Klimeš Joins University Marine Energy Research Community Board
New role for Harker-Klimeš merges her expertise in marine energy research and her love for the ocean.
Are Microgrids a Key to Grid Resiliency?
With an eye on renewable, accessible, and resilient power, PNNL researchers show hyper-local microgrids are a viable option, if designed with the right mix of sources.
Researchers Pioneer a New View of Deep Rock Fractures for Geothermal Energy
A team led by researchers at PNNL demonstrated a new way to monitor deep subsurface fractures.