Leading national energy storage

Will Washington lead the nation in advancing energy storage technologies?

Washington is well positioned to lead the nation in advancing energy storage technologies, so I’m pleased that Energy Secretary Granholm is today affirming our nation will continue to harness the talents and innovation of the leading scientists at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory with this announcement.”

Who are PNNL's energy storage experts?

PNNL’s energy storage experts include Jie Xiao, Yuyan Shao, and Jason Zhang. They are highly cited researchers whose research ranks in the top one percent of those most cited in the field.

What is the Energy Storage Research Alliance?

The Energy Storage Research Alliance will focus on advancing battery technology to help the U.S. achieve a clean and secure energy future and become dominant in new energy storage industries.

Why is energy storage important?

Energy storage is a potential substitute for, or complement to, almost every aspect of a power system, including generation, transmission, and demand flexibility. Storage should be co-optimized with clean generation, transmission systems, and strategies to reward consumers for making their electricity use more flexible.

What is the future of energy storage?

Storage enables electricity systems to remain in balance despite variations in wind and solar availability, allowing for cost-effective deep decarbonization while maintaining reliability. The Future of Energy Storage report is an essential analysis of this key component in decarbonizing our energy infrastructure and combating climate change.

Why is the United States a leader in stationary storage deployments?

In contrast to growth in transportation, the United States is a leader in global stationary storage deployments. This is usually because renewables are often the lowest-cost generation source, but require storage to mitigate variability.