Molecular Mayhem at Root of Battery Breakdown
PNNL researchers demonstrate how the excitation of oxygen atoms that contributes to better performance of a lithium-ion battery also triggers a process that leads to damage, explaining a phenomenon that has been a mystery to scientists.
New All-Liquid Iron Flow Battery for Grid Energy Storage
A new iron-based aqueous flow battery shows promise for grid energy storage applications.
Battery Based on PNNL Tech Given EPA Green Chemistry Award
A company that produces a battery based on technology developed at PNNL has been honored with an EPA Green Chemistry Challenge Award.
PNNL to Install 24-Hour Flow Battery in Richland Campus
This is the first time a flow battery with 24-hour discharge capacity will be deployed and tested in a field environment.
Grid Storage Launchpad Opens Doors for Grid-Scale Battery Testing
PNNL offers a third-party testing environment to provide battery companies with independent data about their grid-scale systems.
Battery Energy Storage Systems Are Here: Is Your Community Ready?
Battery energy storage systems are being proposed in municipalities across the U.S. PNNL researchers can help community planners guide safe siting and operations.
First Testing of Grid-Scale Battery Technology Begins at the Grid Storage Launchpad
GSL's utility-grade battery testing operation is now fully operational.
It’s Phase 2 for the Battery500 Consortium
The Battery500 Consortium, led by PNNL, has been awarded $75 million for advancing battery technologies over the next five years.
Battery Up: PNNL Runs the Bases with Industry, Academia to Boost Batteries
Through two U.S. Department of Energy funding calls awarded in 2020, PNNL is partnering with industry and academia to advance battery materials and processes.
PNNL’s Paiss Guides Development of a Unified Code for Minimizing Battery Hazard and Risk
PNNL’s Matt Paiss heads NFPA 800, shaping a unified battery safety code for hazards from production to disposal with the aim of safeguarding communities and guiding safe practices worldwide.