It’s in the water
INL systems modeling researcher suggest that lithium from U.S. geothermal plants could meet up to 8% of the world’s demand.
Five INL innovations that are changing the world
Idaho National Laboratory researchers are focused on innovations that are changing the world.
Moving water could replace diesel energy in remote communities
A collaborative project between INL researchers, the Alaska Center for Energy and Power (ACEP), and XENDEE Corporation is looking at the feasibility of enabling microgrids to integrate power from tidal or wave energy sources along with other renewables and energy storage.
Machine learning in charge: Improving battery safety for electric vehicles
A machine learning technique developed by Idaho National Laboratory (INL) researchers makes it easier to spot possible battery troubles earlier than ever before.
Small hydropower proves to be an ally for rural communities
Technology developed by Idaho National Laboratory can be used to support smaller, regional hydropower plants that normally wouldn’t have the capability to black start and operate as an islanded grid.
New IrrigationViz tool promotes water, energy, environment for communities
INL and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory have created IrrigationViz to help analyze the costs and benefits of irrigation modernization.
Idaho researchers recycle carbon emissions with electrochemical cell
Researchers at Idaho National Laboratory have developed a method of recycling carbon dioxide using an electrochemical cell.
National laboratory, municipal power utility test energy storage tech for small hydropower generation
INL has turned to its own backyard to test how small hydropower plants can serve as reliable sources of startup power during outages.
Electric Vehicle Charging: First of a Kind National Lab Project Will Simulate Fast Charging Station Microgrids
Research by INL could help the nation accommodate more electric vehicles, while lessening the impact of charging on the electrical grid.
Idaho researchers help industry make high-performance parts inexpensive and durable
Idaho National Laboratory has developed world-class capabilities to help industry create advanced materials at an expeditied rate.
United we stand: Building collaborations to fight COVID-19 pandemic
When the COVID-19 virus took hold in March 2020, researchers from national laboratories began connecting to respond to the pandemic.
Potato wastewater could feed bacteria used to recycle high-tech devices
New research suggests that potato wastewater could act as a source for a special bacterium that could be used to recycle high tech devices.
A step closer to clean hydrogen
Clean hydrogen research will play a vital role to help decarbonize the steel, agriculture, petroleum refining industries.
New webinar series explores carbon-free choices
Join the Gateway for Accelerated Innovation in Nuclear webinar series Shaping our Carbon-Free Future from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. MST on March 2.
Researchers demonstrate new solution to water problems
Researchers at Idaho National Laboratory have demonstrated what could be a new and potentially useful way to deal with salty water problems.
Tri-Lab Initiative Leads Innovation in Novel Hybrid Energy Systems
Future novel hybrid energy systems could lead to paradigm shifts in clean energy production, according to a paper coauthored by INL.
National lab donates geothermal analysis for community pool project
With funding from INL, the lab’s geothermal program manager donated his expertise by performing a geothermal assessment for a community pool.
COVID savings: How telework has changed INL’s energy footprint
Over six months – March through August – INL saw an overall cost reduction of $310,067 in fleet fuels and electrical energy.
Private-public partnership will use nuclear energy for clean hydrogen production
Xcel Energy will work with Idaho National Laboratory (INL) to demonstrate a system that uses a nuclear plant’s steam and electricity to generate hydrogen.
John Wagner named Idaho National Laboratory director
Battelle Energy Alliance’s (BEA) Board of Managers announced today that John Wagner, Ph.D., will be the next director of Idaho National Laboratory (INL).