Inspiring the Next Generation of Energy Science Experts
PNNL led one of five Pathway Summer School programs nationwide, with a specific focus on engaging students from Native American or Indigenous backgrounds.
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.
Improving Solar Forecasting
By improving the Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF)-Solar model, this project aims to reduce forecast errors, improve sub-grid scale variability estimates, and more accurately estimate forecast uncertainty.
A Watershed Study for Wetland Restoration
Culminating 10 years of study, researchers at PNNL’s Marine and Coastal Research Laboratory developed a new predictive framework for estuarine–tidal river research and management.
PNNL Will Serve As Reddit Ask Me Anything panel on the Blue Economy
PNNL coastal researchers and engineers are serving as a Reddit Ask Me Anything panel on the blue economy.
IrrigationViz
IrrigationViz is a visual decision-support tool that provides users with high-level estimates for irrigation modernization projects, such as concrete lining for a canal or replacing a canal with a pipeline.
Catalysis Science, Scientists Featured on PBS Interstitial Video
Scientists at PNNL discuss options for storing solar, wind, and other intermittent power supplies as part of a new video featured on the Public Broadcasting System