PNNL to Lead New Grid Modernization Projects
PNNL will lead three new grid modernization projects funded by the Department of Energy. The projects focus on scalability and usability, networked microgrids, and machine learning for a more resilient, flexible and secure power grid.
Building Trust in Blockchain for the Electric Grid
In one of the largest blockchain grid-cyber projects of its kind, PNNL is working with a network of industry partners to test and demonstrate blockchain’s ability to increase the cybersecurity resilience of power grid.
Getting Clear about Clean Air
Nitrogen oxides, also known as NOx, form when fossil fuels burn at high temperatures. When emitted from industrial sources such as coal power plants, these pollutants react with other compounds to produce harmful smog.
Radiation Knows No Bounds—but Builds Strong Bonds Between Two Communities
On the looming 10th anniversary of the Fukushima disaster at the Daiichi Power Station in Japan, PNNL looks back at the science and solidarity it has shared with Fukushima and its nuclear cleanup effort.
PNNL, NVIDIA Host LLM Day Amid Generative AI Surge
The Lab’s newly formed Center for AI, in partnership with NVIDIA, recently hosted a joint “LLM Day.” During the day, NVIDIA AI experts engaged with PNNL scientists on opportunities to make generative AI a powerful tool for science.
Erin Zionce
Erin McCann is a data scientist who joined the Ecology group in 2018 as a post masters research associate. While at PNNL, Erin’s research has been focused on the passage and survival of juvenile salmonids through hydropower facilities.
University, PNNL Advance New Concepts for Clean Energy Workforce
Tennessee State University received Department of Energy funding to establish an academy focused on preparing students and professionals to work in an emerging field: clean energy systems. PNNL is helping with that effort and others.
Steel Structure Shelters Sarcophagus at Chernobyl
April 26 marks the 31st anniversary of the explosion at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant's Unit 4 reactor. Battelle researchers at PNNL were involved in an international consortium to look at long-term safety and containment of Unit 4. T
Kerry Meinhardt
Kerry Meinhardt’s research in solid oxide fuel cells has benefited the U.S. Navy. He and his team collaborated with Delphi Corp. to develop cost-effective solid-oxide fuel cells which are used in Delphi-developed auxiliary power units for t
BETAVOLTAICS WITH ABSORBER LAYER CONTAINING COATED SCINTILLATING PARTICLES
A beta-voltaic device made up of silica covered scintillating particles incorporated within an isotope absorbing layer to produce an improved power source. Lost beta particles are converted to UV light which is also converted to power in a beta-voltaic converter. The addition of the scintillating particles effectively increases the power efficiency of a BV device while maintaining the slim profile and smaller size of the power source. This arrangement makes possible implementation in space, defense, intelligence, medical implants, marine biology and other applications.