Bioenergy crops on unprofitable fields could offer benefits for farmers, industry
INL researchers say the bioenergy industry could offer a solution to unprofitable yields: instead of grain on those underperforming parts of fields.
Power grid test bed has been transitioned to more adaptive architecture
The INL power grid test bed has been transitioned to a more adaptive architecture to better combat cyberattacks on critical infrastructure.
Innovation for electrical transmission grid discussed at workshop
Close to 70 people from DOE and the electrical utility industry came to INL for a Dynamic Line Rating (DLR) workshop hosted Nov. 7-9.
GAIN announces advanced nuclear technology voucher opportunity
The Gateway for Accelerated Innovation in Nuclear (GAIN) announced the availability of FY-18 funds to assist the research of nuclear energy technologies.
Technique could help the nation’s coal plants reduce greenhouse gas emissions
INL scientists have developed a new process for turning captured carbon dioxide into syngas, a mixture that can be used reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Self-healing microgrids to help keep Cordova, Alaska, electrified
INL researchers helped design a system of microgrids that would enhance grid resilience in a fishing village in Cordova, Alaska.
Turning gross grease into biodiesel
INL researchers are testing the commercial possibilities for a technology that converts rancid grease into ASTM B-100 biodiesel fuel.
Silicon Valley startup pro shifts focus to nuclear energy
After selling his company in 2017, Bret Kugelmass moved from Silicon Valley to Washington, D.C., setting himself up as president of the Energy Impact Center
IDRs are key measure of innovation
A Invention Disclosure Record (IDR) measures an innovation’s ability to create jobs, improve national security, and improve or save lives.
Keeping a global perspective from an INL desk
A research engineer in the National & Homeland Security Directorate sees the work she has done with both as part of a unified picture.
