AN ENERGIZED VISIT FROM OFFICE OF ELECTRICITY ASSISTANT SECRETARY GENE RODRIGUES
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) plays a leading role in developing a modern and resilient power grid for the 21st century. Assistant Secretary Gene Rodrigues, who is nationally recognized as an expert in clean energy policy, shared his experience and vision for the Department of Energy's (DOE's) Office of Electricity priorities and strategy. Rodrigues was accompanied by Deputy Assistant Secretary of Grid Controls and Communications Gil Bindewald. Read more about Rodrigues' visit.
UNDER SECRETARY FOR SCIENCE AND INNOVATION GERI RICHMOND ALSO VISITS PNNL CAMPUS
Under Secretary Geri Richmond oversees DOE's Office of Science, the nation’s largest federal sponsor of basic research in the physical sciences; DOE’s applied research and development areas of nuclear, fossil, and renewable energy and energy system integrity; and DOE national laboratories like PNNL and their facilities. While on the PNNL-Richland campus, she met with PNNL STEM ambassadors and visited several facilities and laboratory spaces to learn how the multidisciplinary team collaborates to address fundamental science questions and challenges. Learn more about her time with PNNL.
UPCOMING EVENTS
May 25: WHAT IS THE FUTURE OF FLOW BATTERIES?
Join PNNL Adviser Vince Sprenkle and his panelists to find out!
Date: Thursday, May 25 | Noon–1 p.m. (PST)
Expert Panel Discussion Topic: The Future of Flow Batteries
Panelists:
Matt Harper, co-founder and chief commercial officer at Invinity Energy Systems
Julia Song, co-founder and chief technology officer at ESS, Inc.
Russ Weed, founder and president of CleanTech Strategies LLC
Increasing demand for lithium-ion batteries across all sectors has presented an opportunity for flow batteries to become a leading grid-scale storage solution. But are flow batteries ready to deliver on the opportunity? Can flow batteries deliver on both the current four-to eight-hour applications as well as emerging long-duration energy storage of more than 10 hours? PNNL Senior Adviser Vince Sprenkle will host industry experts who will discuss the maturation and future deployment opportunities for this technology.
June 1: WHAT DOES THE TRANSITION TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE FLEETS LOOK LIKE?
Join PNNL economist Christine Holland and panelists to learn what could be in store.
Date: Thursday, June 1 | Noon–1 p.m. (PST)
Expert Panel Discussion Topic: Transitioning to Electric Fleets
Panelists:
Jeremy Stewart, distributed energy resource manager at Tacoma Power
Robin Heinrichs, fleet manager at Franklin Pierce School District.
Carly Macias, zero emission fleet strategic planning manager at King County Metro.
For this interactive panel, PNNL economist Christine Holland will host three special guests who are working on the transition to medium- and heavy-duty electric vehicle fleets. They will discuss specific efforts in the Pacific Northwest they are involved in, their vision for electrification, the challenges they face, and what is needed for a smooth transition. Attendees can also expect to hear about the impact and economics of “smart charging.”
LEARN MORE ABOUT: THE GRID STORAGE LAUNCHPAD (GSL)
One of our PNNL material scientists, Ruozhu Feng, recently shared a quick sound bite about the battery/storage research that will be supported at GSL. Give it a listen, we promise it won't take longer than 45 seconds.
PUBLICATIONS AND REPORTS
An Overview of the Design and Optimized Operation of Vanadium Redox Flow Batteries for Durations in the Range of 4-24 Hours(MDPI, batteries, volume 9, issue 4). Read abstract.
Future Energy Infrastructure, Energy Platform, and Energy Storage(Nano Energy 104). Read abstract.
Shedding light on the economic costs of long-duration power outages: A review of resilience assessment methods and strategies(Energy Research & Social Science 99).Read abstract.
Stability of solid electrolyte interphases and calendar of life of lithium metal batteries(Energy & Environmental Science, Issue 4, 2023). Read abstract.
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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