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IN THE NEWS - September 2024 Edition

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Long-Duration Energy Storage Can't Wait

Long-duration energy storage gets the spotlight in a new Energy Storage Research Alliance featuring PNNL innovations, like a molecular digital twin and advanced instrumentation.

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PNNL Technology Wins Three R&D 100 Awards

The Electrical Grid Resilience and Assessment System (EGRASS) won in the software/services category, earning recognition from judges in a prestigious global science and innovation competition. EGRASS was also honored with a gold medal for its commitment to corporate social responsibility.

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Transmission and Renewables Would Reduce Carbon Emissions, Generation Costs in Western United States

New transmission lines and renewable energy projects would bring economic and climate change benefits to the Western United States’ electricity grid.

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More than 1,700 PNNL Interns Help to Advance Science and Technology 

From enhancing biofuel crops to setting up automated experiments and improving energy storage—interns at PNNL are making an impact.

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Washington State Academy of Sciences Elects Three Researchers from PNNL

Three PNNL researchers have been elected to the Washington State Academy of Sciences, joining 33 other new members in the 2024 cohort. Wei Wang, PNNL Lab Fellow, was recognized for his work related to grid energy storage technologies. 

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Research Vessel (RV) Resilience Charts Course to the Future of Marine Research 

Dedication of PNNL's new hybrid-electric vessel, RV Resilience, was celebrated by laboratory, state, tribal and federal officials on September 5. With the ability to operate on diesel engines or in a completely electric mode using the onboard battery banks, RV Resilience showcases potential for energy storage applications in marine technology.  

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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GridFWD 2024: October 1-2

GridFWD 2024 shares new and expanding opportunities to refine market structures and supporting technology and techniques to foster grid modernization. Register for GridFWD 2024.

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Understanding the New Grid Modernization Initiative Strategy: October 21

Interested in learning about how the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE's) plans to address key research, development, and demonstration opportunities for enhancing the power grid?

Join us as Dr. Geraldine Richmond, DOE Under Secretary for Science and Innovation, kicks off a webinar on the grid modernization strategy. Remarks will follow by grid experts from DOE’s Grid Modernization Initiative and Grid Modernization Laboratory Consortium.

Register for the webinar.
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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.

PUBLICATIONS AND REPORTS

  • Transactive Energy Practices Survey  | Report | Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
  • Redox Activity Modulation in Extended Fluorenone-Based Flow Battery Electrolytes with π-π Stacking Effect  | Journal Article | Journal of the Electrochemical Society
  • High Throughput Electrochemical Screening of Phosphate-Rich Nonflammable Electrolytes in Lithium-Ion Batteries  | Journal Article | Journal of the Electrochemical Society

SAFETY MATTERS

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Battery Check: Ensure Your Alarms Are Sounding

The leaves are turning and the air is a little crisper. Let the changing season be your reminder to 'fall' into a bi-annual safety check of your home safety devices!

 

As we transition into cooler months, we begin to use heating systems more frequently, increasing the risk of house fires and carbon monoxide poisoning. Checking the batteries in your home protection devices every spring and fall is essential for maintaining a safe home environment. Homes equipped with both working smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors can reduce the risk of fire-related injuries by 50% and significantly lower the chances of carbon monoxide poisoning. Check all devices twice a year and replace batteries as needed to keep you and your family safe.

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.

 

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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 on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram.

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