Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory: Advancing Energy Resiliency and National Security

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a premier center for scientific discovery and technological innovation, harnessing distinguishing strengths in chemistry, Earth sciences, biology, and data science. The laboratory's overarching purpose is to advance scientific knowledge and deliver impactful solutions that strengthen energy resiliency and national security, contributing to a world that is safer, cleaner, more prosperous, and more secure.

In the critical domain of energy resiliency, PNNL is at the forefront of modernizing the electric grid. This encompasses extensive research in emergency response, advanced grid analytics and modeling, innovative grid architecture, and robust cybersecurity measures. The laboratory is deeply involved in integrating diverse energy storage solutions, from electrochemical to chemical, and optimizing the transmission and distribution infrastructure to bolster overall grid reliability and efficiency. PNNL's work extends to enhancing energy efficiency across sectors, including the development of appliance and equipment standards, building energy codes, and advanced building technologies focused on controls, lighting, and building-grid integration for commercial, federal, and residential applications.

The laboratory's comprehensive energy portfolio also includes significant contributions to renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, marine, hydropower, and geothermal, with a strong emphasis on their seamless integration into national grids. PNNL further advances nuclear and fossil energy systems and develops sustainable transportation solutions through bioenergy technologies, hydrogen and fuel cells, and vehicle electrification. Environmental management, encompassing waste processing, radiation measurement, and remediation, forms another vital aspect of its commitment to a sustainable future.

Beyond energy, PNNL is a hub for fundamental scientific discovery in areas like biology, chemistry, materials science, nuclear and particle physics, and quantum information sciences. Simultaneously, it plays a crucial role in national security through cutting-edge cybersecurity research, nuclear nonproliferation initiatives (including radiological and nuclear detection), and the development of advanced chemical and biothreat detection capabilities. These diverse research endeavors are significantly underpinned by expertise in data science and computing, artificial intelligence, and advanced analytics, driving both scientific breakthroughs and practical applications for global challenges.

Locations

• Richland, Washington
• Portland, Oregon
• Richland, Washington
• Seattle, Washington
• Sequim, Washington