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Idaho National Laboratory

As one of 17 national labs in the U.S. Department of Energy complex, Idaho National Laboratory is home to researchers and support staff focused on innovations in nuclear research, integrated energy systems and security solutions that are changing the world.

From discoveries in advanced nuclear energy options and to protecting our nation’s most critical infrastructure assets, our talented team at INL is constantly pushing the limits to redefine what’s possible.

Browse the fact sheets below to learn more about our research capabilities, facilities, history and more.

INL Overview

INL innovations help address America’s energy, environmental and nuclear challenges through transformative science and technology solutions.

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Biomass Storage

Optimizing biomass storage conditions to create better biofuel.

Blue Lake Rancheria Microgrid

INL helped install a microgrid capable of powering an American Red Cross disaster shelter on Blue Lake Rancheria land during an emergency.

Caldera: Electric Vehicle Charging Simulation Platform

Electric Vehicle Charging Simulation Platform models how electric vehicle chargers like these extreme fast chargers draw power from the grid.

Center for Advanced Energy Studies

CAES is committed to conducting cutting-edge energy research, educating the next generation of scientists and engineers, and partnering with industry to advance competitiveness.

Chemical Preprocessing

The use of chemical preprocessing using thermal, chemical or biological treatments can produce value-added bioenergy feedstocks.

Chemical Sciences Research Capabilities

A diverse array of capabilities and expertise relevant to petroleum science.

Cirrus

A cloud feasibility assessment tool for grid professionals.

Collaborative Computing Center

Enabling Idaho’s research and education through computation and visualization technologies.

Consequence-driven Cyber-informed Engineering

Consequence-driven Cyber-informed Engineering (CCE) is a new methodology focused on securing the nation’s critical infrastructure systems.

Control Systems Engineering

Control Systems Engineering is a division of INL’s Cybercore Innovation Center whose mission is to secure critical infrastructure through innovative control systems cybersecurity solutions.

Controls Laboratory

The U.S. relies on advanced operational technology to manage critical infrastructures like the power grid, refineries and transportation.

Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA)

Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADA) facilitate the commercialization of federally developed technology.

Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience

Energy assurance though innovation.

Cyber Operations and Incident Response

Identify and neutralize unique threats to operational technology environments.

Cybersecurity Capabilities

INL researchers inspect circuit boards, electronic components and chip sets as part of the lab’s control systems cybersecurity mission.

Cybersecurity for Nuclear Facilities

INL cybersecurity researchers lead international efforts to secure nuclear facilities from cyberthreats.

Cybersecurity Research and Assessment

Identifying vulnerabilities and improving operational efficiency and reliability.

CyberStrike Forensic Analysis

Practical training for energy sector owners & operators.

CyberStrike Lights Out

The CyberStrike LIGHTS OUT training workshop was designed to enhance the ability of energy sector owners and operators to prepare for a cyber incident impacting industrial control systems.

CyberStrike Nemesis

Practical training for energy sector owners & operators.

CyberStrike Training

Practical training for energy sector owners & operators.

Defense Systems

Idaho National Laboratory is at the forefront of advanced defense systems development.

Delivering Better Batteries through Machine Learning

The Battery Test Center at Idaho National Laboratory ensures that batteries can meet the demands required across a wide range of different applications. Now, INL researchers are using machine learning to take battery testing and analysis even farther.

Digital Engineering

At Idaho National Laboratory (INL), researchers are adopting digital engineering to help tomorrow’s nuclear reactors and other advanced energy systems stay on track and improve performance once a project is complete.

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