Electricity Infrastructure
The Electricity Infrastructure group develops integrated systems to monitor and diagnose the operating state of complex engineered processes. These processes range from electrical and thermal power generation and distribution to the end use of energy in industrial and residential facilities. The goals of our research are to reduce energy consumption, improve the stability and reliability of our nation's energy infrastructures, and improve the general quality of life. Our systems may be as small as a heat pump that can fit into the palm of your hand, or as large in scale as real-time monitoring of the electrical grid that provides power to the western United States.
Our group consists of more than 70 highly qualified researchers performing contract funded R&D for both the U.S. Government and commercial clients. The scope of our offerings ranges from consulting services and technical assessments to the development and deployment of complex control and diagnostic systems.
The Electricity Infrastructure group is part of the Energy and Environment Directorate of the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.
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Pharmaceutical Material Shows Promise for Better Grid-Scale Batteries
PNNL scientists modified phenazine, a naturally occurring compound used in dyes and antibiotics, which could lead to a more efficient, less costly battery for grid-scale electricity storage.
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Distributed Energy Resources and Energy Storage Systems:
Guidelines on benefits, monetization of energy storage systems will guide power system planning and decision making
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Moving Megawatts Securely and Economically
A tool developed by PNNL is streamlining complex model validation and parameter calibration for power plants.
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PNNL's Osman Ahmed Helms International Technology Management Organization
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory's Osman Ahmed has been elected president of the International Association for Management of Technology. The organization focuses on technology and innovation that create corporate wealth, both intellectual and capital. IAMOT promotes research on technology investment strategies that enhance the viability of business and industry and bring the benefits of technology to the public.
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Energy Storage Seminar Brings Together Western Regulatory Agencies
Seminar brings together western regulatory agencies to help design future research for DOE Energy Storage Program.
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PNNL to Provide Energy Storage Expertise to Nevada
PNNL to contribute to study that investigates and establishes utility energy storage targets for Nevada.
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PNNL Researchers Contribute to the Top Downloaded NASEM Publications of 2017
The work of two PNNL researchers was recently recognized by The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) as among the Academies' most popular of this past year. Justin Teeguarden and Jeff Dagle each contributed to NASEM’s Top 20 Most Downloaded Publications of 2017.