National energy storage technical expert

How can NREL develop transformative energy storage solutions?

To develop transformative energy storage solutions, system-level needs must drive basic science and research. Learn more about our energy storage research projects . NREL's energy storage research is funded by the U.S. Department of Energy and industry partnerships.

Who are PNNL's energy storage researchers?

A handful of PNNL's highly cited energy storage researchers. From left to right: Jie Xiao, Yuyan Shao, Jason Zhang, and Jun Liu. (Photo by Andrea Starr | Pacific Northwest National Laboratory) PNNL’s energy storage experts are leading the nation’s battery research and development agenda.

Why do we need advanced energy storage technologies?

Advanced energy storage technologies that deliver better performance and duration at lower costs are key to creating a cleaner, more reliable, and resilient electric power grid and all the benefits that clean, abundant energy provides to our country, including a decarbonized transportation sector.

What is the future of energy storage?

But measuring the value of energy storage is inherently complex—and future systems will likely include multiple storage technologies, adding new complexity. To answer the big questions around the role of storage in our future grid, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has launched the multiyear Storage Futures Study (SFS).

How can PNNL help a building become part of energy storage?

Our experts in advanced building controls are helping buildings become part of the energy storage solution, enabling homes and buildings to flex and adjust their loads automatically. PNNL research provides a clear understanding of the technology needs for integrating energy storage into the grid.

What is the energy storage Grand Challenge?

Our team works on game-changing approaches to a host of technologies that are part of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Energy Storage Grand Challenge, ranging from electrochemical storage technologies like batteries to mechanical storage systems such as pumped hydropower, as well as chemical storage systems such as hydrogen.