Emergency Response
As a national laboratory in service to the nation, PNNL is called upon to support grid-related emergency response. PNNL develops tools to help the energy sector better anticipate and protect against emergencies, as well as respond when they do happen.
Geothermal Energy
With a long history of researching and evaluating renewable energy sources, PNNL supports the U.S. Department of Energy Geothermal Technologies Office in growing the use and applications of geothermal energy.
Grid Integration of Renewable Energy
The electric grid faces challenges as new energy technologies and resources are added to meet rising energy demand. To ensure grid reliability into the future, we need advanced integration,
Hydropower
PNNL is working to advance hydropower capabilities for the nation’s grid while supporting the environmentally sound deployment and operation of hydropower around the world.
Renewable Energy
PNNL draws on a strong base of atmospheric sciences, grid operations and controls, and engineering and analytical capabilities to help overcome these challenges.
Subsurface Energy Systems
A deep understanding of the chemical and physical interactions between formation fluids, reservoir rock, overburden, and injected materials helps PNNL facilitate the development of transformational technologies for subsurface energy systems.
Subsurface Science
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) takes research underground, aiming for in-depth understanding and real-time control of natural and engineered systems in the subsurface.
Predictive Phenomics
Phenomics is redefining the life sciences by moving beyond genetic sequences to understand the molecular interactions shaping functions.
Contraband Detection
From streets to airports, mailrooms and transportation hubs, the ability to quickly detect and identify unknown—and potentially deadly—substances can be the difference between order and chaos. And with a huge volume of goods and people crossing these waystations, detection needs to be both dependable and unobtrusive. To help address this need, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) plays a key role in developing tools and standards that make detecting contraband faster, safer, and more reliable.