The Heat Is On—Is the Grid Ready?
With a focus on prevention, PNNL researchers are working to predict droughts, enhance grid resilience, and manage forests to reduce wildfire.
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.
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.
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.
Tied to the Ocean
In “Tied to the Ocean,” meet three marine scientists at PNNL who are advancing the ocean’s role in a clean energy future.
PNNL Scientists Elected AAAS Fellows
Two PNNL researchers, one a world-leading authority on microorganisms, the other an expert on coastal ecosystem restoration, have been elected fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
CRABEE
CRABEE is installed at PNNL-Sequim, providing power and data connectivity to Sequim Bay from the Department of Energy’s only marine research facility.