Office of Electricity Showcases Grid Storage Launchpad Dedication
Eric Hsieh, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Energy Storage with the Department of Energy's (DOE's) Office of Electricity (OE), published an article highlighting the dedication of the Grid Storage Launchpad (GSL) at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL). The facility will serve as a national hub for testing, collaboration, and education, helping to meet DOE's long-term energy goals. Read more here.
More Electricity Transmission Lines Would Lower Costs, Increase Reliability
The DOE's Grid Deployment Office teamed up with PNNL and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory to study transmission expansion. Energy storage plays a critical role in grid resilience for transmission planning. The National Transmission Planning Study highlights several scenarios for expanding the U.S. transmission network to meet growing energy demands. Read more here.
DOE Honors PNNL's Sustainability Project
PNNL Sustainability Manager Jennifer Su-Coker (left), accepted the 2024 Outstanding Climate Resilience Project award (recognizing the GSL) from DOE Chief Sustainability Officer Ingrid Kolb (right). This award acknowledges PNNL's commitment to sustainability and operational efficiency, supporting a greener future.
Lab Fellow Named As New Leader Within Battery Materials & Systems Group
Yuyan Shao has been named the new group leader of the PNNL's Battery Materials & Systems Group. A recognized expert in electrochemistry and energy storage, Yuyan has made significant contributions to advancing clean energy technologies, particularly through his innovative use of Earth-abundant materials. His leadership promises to drive new breakthroughs in energy storage.
Projects Drive Grid-Enhancing Analytics for Smarter Operations
PNNL is supporting three key projects sponsored by DOE OE to modernize the nation's electrical grid. These initiatives in Guam, California, and Vermont, focus on data analytics to enhance grid stability, reliability, and flexibility. Read more here.
PNNL Drives Energy Innovation in Goldendale
Klickitat Valley Health (KVH) in Goldendale, WA, recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new hydrogen fuel cell and central utility plant upgrades, alongside the launch of the Goldendale Climate Resilience Microgrid. KVH, part of DOE's Energy Storage for Social Equity (ES4SE) program, collaborated with the ES4SE team on this initiative. These advancements are key to enhancing community resilience.
AI-Guided Experiments Speed Scientific Discovery
Artificial intelligence, high-throughput experimentation, and materials science expertise are working together to efficiently create the next-generation energy storage materials. Read more here.
Webinar Highlights GMI's Strategy for Enhancing the Nation's Power Grid
The Grid Modernization Initiative (GMI) and the Grid Modernization Lab Consortium shared an inside look at how DOE is tackling the biggest challenges facing the power grid. Featuring insights from DOE leaders and national lab experts, the event explored the strategy for improving grid reliability, resilience, and sustainability (including energy storage) through cutting-edge research and development.
PNNL Engages in Critical Energy Discussions at GridFWD 2024
PNNL sponsored and attended GridFWD 2024, a conference advancing energy markets and grid modernization, held in Banff, Canada. PNNL staff participated in discussions on effective transitions to organized markets, providing valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities facing the energy sector.
PNNL at the NASPI Work Group Hybrid Meeting
PNNL experts attended the recent North American SynchroPhasor Initiative (NASPI) Work Group Hybrid Meeting, sharing advancements in real-time grid monitoring and data-driven solutions to boost grid reliability. Through six engaging technical presentations, PNNL representatives demonstrated the Laboratory's commitment to grid modernization and renewable energy integration. This collaborative effort, funded by the DOE and supported by PNNL and the Electric Power Research Institute, highlights PNNL's leadership in synchrophasor technology and grid analytics. This technology is to crucial to grid reliability. Utilities are finding success using synchrophasor technology to help monitor energy storage facilities that are being deployed in their systems.
Experts Discuss Lithium-Ion Battery Safety at Workshop
PNNL supported a two-day workshop, "Charging Forward: Addressing Public Safety Concerns in Community Electrification," hosted by the Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate's National Urban Security Technology Laboratory in collaboration with the Fire Department of New York and the U.S. Fire Administration. The workshop brought together a small group of public safety leaders and industry experts to discuss lithium-ion battery safety. A report will follow, offering practical steps to enhance public safety as energy innovations continue to evolve.
UPCOMING EVENTS
International Conference on Sodium Batteries: November 11-14
Join the International Conference on Sodium Batteries from November 11-14, 2024, at PNNL in Richland, WA. This event will gather academic researchers, industrial manufacturers, and policy experts for a four-day collaborative forum on sustainable sodium battery technologies. Registration and event overview.
gridCONNEXT® 2024: December 10-11
gridCONNEXT® is the GridWise Alliance's hallmark annual event dedicated to grid modernization. Taking place in Washington, D.C. on December 10-11, 2024, it provides an opportunity to connect and share information with utility leaders, industry innovators, and forward-thinking policymakers who are shaping the future of the nation's electricity eco-system. Registration and event overview.
When working with energy storage systems, safety is paramount. That's why it's important to have appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) ready to roll.
PPE can include, but is not limited to:
Hard hat
Safety glasses
Insulated gloves
Safety shoes
High-visibility vest
Earplugs
To properly use PPE:
Conduct a safety assessment
Select the appropriate PPE
Provide training for proper use
Assess and replace old or damaged PPE
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About Energy Storage at PNNL
PNNL research provides a clear understanding of the technology needs for integrating energy storage into the grid. We work with utilities and industry to assess the optimal role for energy storage installations under local operational and market conditions. Our research teams support field deployments where we work with stakeholders to characterize the value, understand usage and controls, and generally improve the benefits that energy storage systems provide to the grid. These data, provided to all stakeholders, assure that research development and deployment is working toward a cleaner power future for America.
Understanding the benefits of the wide variety of storage technologies and developing the critical advancements required to bring down the cost of energy storage will help integrate renewable power sources such as wind, solar, and marine energy and energize a modern, flexible, and resilient power grid.
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory draws on its distinguishing strengths in chemistry, Earth sciences, biology and data science to advance scientific knowledge and address challenges in sustainable energy and national security. Founded in 1965, PNNL is operated by Battelle for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Science, which is the single largest supporter of basic research in the physical sciences in the United States. DOE’s Office of Science is working to address some of the most pressing challenges of our time. For more information, visit the PNNL's News Center. Follow us onTwitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram.
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