Improved Model Explores Impacts of Future Surprises on Electric Power Investments and Operations
PNNL researchers explored the impacts of short-term shocks on both long-term electric capacity investment and on sub-annual power system operations.
Why We Need Hydropower for a Resilient Grid
A new PNNL study quantifies hydropower's contribution to grid stability. When other power sources go out, hydropower can ramp up, recoup shortfalls, and stabilize the grid nearly instantaneously.
Simulating Large-Scale Hydropower under Climate Change: A State-of-the-Art Review
A review describes the latest techniques for simulating hydropower at large scales to inform power grid planning and operations.
Hydropower in an Evolving Era
PNNL and four other national laboratories executed the Hydropower Value Study to examine hydropower operations in different regions of the United States.
Digital Twins for Hydropower
PNNL and ORNL are working together on Digital Twins to modernize the U.S. hydropower plant fleet, which will reduce operating costs, improve reliability, reduce downtime, enhance grid resiliency, and reduce environmental impacts.
Mapping a Modern Hydropower Vision
Developed with community input, the new Hydropower Vision Roadmap lays out a path to achieve a shared vison for modern hydropower by 2050.
Buildings Sector Analysis
Alternative Opportunities for Hydropower Workshop
The virtual Alternative Opportunities for Hydropower Workshop will engage a wide range of stakeholders on new value propositions for small hydropower.
In the Face of Drought, Hydropower Still Delivers Electricity
Despite severe drought, a new report shows that hydropower remains a strong and steadfast contributor of renewable energy in the West.