Grid Architecture
Grid architecture is a connected body of work that has found ever-increasing use in the electric utility industry, not just in the United States, but worldwide. For example, the Electric Power Research Institute has adopted the PNNL grid architecture approach as the basis for its utility modernization road maps. PNNL's approach is utilized by electric utilities and utility regulatory commissions and boards in dozens of states, with uptake in other countries worldwide. Grid Architecture helps stakeholders understand the issues of grid modernization from a structural standpoint and provides principles and reference models that they can adopt and then adapt to their unique circumstances.
ShAPE
Shear Assisted Processing and Extrusion or ShAPETM is a radically different method that is reshaping the way metal is extruded—uniquely mixing and deforming the solid feedstocks without melting or external heat treating. Its cost and energy savings, combined with the potential for improved material properties, can benefit a variety of industries. Automotive and aerospace vehicles, the energy sector, healthcare, and recycling industries can benefit in different ways.
Terrestrial Aquatics
With research focused on the critical interface of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, PNNL brings integrative science, modeling, analytical tools, and expertise to investigate, prevent, and reverse ecosystem decline.
Computational Biology
At Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, computational biology is the organizing framework that reveals fundamental processes and principles.
Distributed Wind
PNNL’s research, data, and analysis help interested parties, policymakers, and industry understand issues unique to distributed wind in the United States.
Disaster Recovery
PNNL develops tools and partnerships to better anticipate, protect against, and respond effectively to emergencies and aid disaster recovery.
Legislative and Regulatory Analysis
PNNL maintains a dedicated legislative and regulatory analysis and development capability.
Biology
At PNNL, our biology researchers explore human and soil microbiomes to understand their function. We also use nanoscale proteomics, advanced metabolomics, and structural biology to analyze the molecular contents of cells, tissues, plants, and ecosystems. Then we use computational biology to make predictions about how these systems respond to change. Finally, we even manipulate the systems using synthetic biology to take steps to design biological solutions that make the world a better place.