Extreme Heat, Hurricanes, Wildfires: How Summer’s Extremes Disrupt the Power Grid
Heatwaves, wildfires, and hurricanes all disrupt the power grid—and threaten lives—in different ways. Heatwaves throttle the efficiency of power generation and transmission, and hurricanes and wildfire can knock out power for entire communities. Simultaneously, demand on the grid rises as people depend more and more on air conditioning to keep their homes cool and livable. PNNL researchers are working to mitigate the worst impacts of all these extremes on the nation's power grid. Read more about summer extreme weather and the power grid on PNNL's website
Pacific Northwest Launches Clean Hydrogen Energy Hub
The Pacific Northwest is set to begin work building out a clean hydrogen economy with a July 24 announcement of a Phase 1 funding award from the Department of Energy (DOE). The $27.5 million award to the Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Association, a multi-state nonprofit organization, will be matched by industry partners up to $125 million in Phase 1 of the project. Read more about the new clean hydrogen energy hub on PNNL's website
DOE’s First Hybrid Research Vessel, Resilience, Arrives in Sequim
DOE's first hybrid electric-diesel research vessel arrived Friday, July 19 from Seattle, docking at the John Wayne Marina. With RV Resilience, researchers not only get a larger vessel but also a quieter one. While the ship uses its onboard batteries, it’s nearly silent. That means less noise pollution to disturb wildlife, a better environment for taking sensitive acoustic measurements, and reduced fossil fuel use. Read more about the RV Resilience on PNNL's website
PNNL Scientists Tap Nation’s Fastest Computers to Explore Critical Science Questions
Researchers at PNNL have been awarded more than 3 million node hours on the nation’s most powerful computers to explore questions around pathogens, climate and energy-efficient microelectronics. Access to the nation’s supercomputers, granted to Margaret Cheung, Daniel Mejia Rodriguez, and Po-Lun Ma, is a coveted prize among scientists. Read more about how researchers will use the node hours on PNNL's website
Born to Modulate: Researchers Reveal Origins of Climate-Controlling Particles
Despite their command over Earth's climate, there remains much to learn about aerosol particles. New work reveals where and under what conditions new particles are born. Read more about aerosol particles on PNNL's website
Staff Highlights & More
Galvan Shreeve
Evangelina Galvan Shreeve, chief inclusion officer and director of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math education at PNNL, was recently honored with the Tri-Cities Champion of Diversity Award. The Tri-Cities Champion of Diversity Award recognizes and commends both an individual and an organization for demonstrating outstanding achievements and sustained commitment to diversity and inclusion in the community and workplace. Read more about Galvan Shreeve's award on PNNL's website
Du
Jingshan Du, a Washington Research Foundation Postdoctoral Fellow at PNNL, attended the 73rd Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting in Lindau, Germany. Du was one of approximately 600 young scientists from around the world selected to attend the meeting in a highly competitive process. Du’s research examines the interface between ice and water at a molecular scale. Read more about Du's award on the PNNL website
Join us in Seattle from August 19-20 for the Advancing Energy Futures through Art workshop, which will explore the role of art in energy and climate futures with a focus on stimulating scientific innovation and public interest in research. Learn more and register for the workshop on PNNL's website
