Extracting the Critical Mineral Nickel with Waste Acid
Replacing commercial acid with acidic waste enables researchers to improve nickel extraction efficiency, lower projected costs, and improve process economics.
Simulating the Role of Grid-Forming Inverters in the Future Electric Grid
PNNL researchers developed a new model to help power system operators and planners better evaluate how grid-forming, inverter-based resources could affect the system stability.
New Grid-Forming Inverter Models Help Utilities Plan for a Renewable Future
PNNL and collaborators developed new models—recently approved by the U.S. Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC)—to help utilities understand how new grid-forming inverter technology will enhance grid stability.
Unlocking Geothermal Potential: Using Data to Open Doors
PNNL researchers are bringing a data-driven approach to unleashing the potential of geothermal energy.
Resources
Explore resources about marine energy and Triton’s research related to environmental monitoring technologies for marine energy applications.
Five PNNL Innovations Win 2026 R&D 100 Awards
Five PNNL innovations earned 2026 R&D 100 Awards for advances in biotechnology, manufacturing, critical minerals, and nuclear security.
Scientists Follow the Trail of Gut Fungi in Search for Sustainable Fuels
Scientists are taking their cues from fungi in the digestive tracts of cows, goats and sheep in the search for new ways to create sustainable fuels and medicines.
From Laboratory to Marketplace
PNNL has been honored with three awards for excellence in transferring technologies to private sector by the Federal Laboratory Consortium.
Testing New Turbines Goes Swimmingly with Sensor Fish
PNNL's Sensor Fish were deployed at Ice Harbor Dam to collect data from a new turbine. The data indicates the design changes are making travel through the dam less arduous for fish.