Oak Ridge National Laboratory publishes the Hydropower Market Report on behalf of the US Department of Energy for the benefit of industry, policymakers, and the public.
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Researchers at ORNL assessed hydropower development potential at non-powered dams in Puerto Rico as part of the island's goal to fortify its energy system against extreme weather events and other natural disasters.
Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) are collaborating with members of the Internet of Water Coalition to outline a path for creating intelligent watershed systems that digitally connect people and systems and interact with hydropower systems at a watershed scale.
Pumped Storage Hydropower (PSH) accounts for more than 90% of grid-scale energy storage in the United States. As the nation’s need for reliable and secure energy storage continues to grow, the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is investigating the potential of repurposing abandoned coal mines for PSH. By leveraging existing mine infrastructure, this approach could provide a cost-effective and scalable solution to strengthen grid stability and enhance the effectiveness of domestic power production.
To facilitate the expanded use of hydropower as a reliable and consistent source of energy, researchers at the US Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) are testing a novel form of genetic data collection to monitor impacts to aquatic life near hydropower facilities.