The Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory has begun the first tests of a utility-grade battery at the new Grid Storage Launchpad, a major milestone for DOE's investment in ...

As electric vehicles (EVs) become more prevalent, with nearly 40% of all EVs in the United States driving on California roads, Pacific Gas and Electric Co. and BMW of North America are collaborating ...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming widely adopted across multiple industries, including the critical field of grid operations. The integration of AI into grid systems promises enhanced ...

Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing involves simulation of power plant behavior using the actual site-specific power plant controls before the commissioning stage. HIL testing can benefit all project ...

U.S. energy needs have changed dramatically over the last few decades, and questions are growing as to whether our grid can manage these new demands. Aside from rising temperatures—the National ...

Field testing in a portion of ORNL’s campus grid allows validation of a new grid architecture and control platform at utility scale for rapid transfer to industry partners. A historic legacy now ...