Center: Energy Research Center
Research on Energy, Power, and Resources addresses the ongoing fundamental changes in energy supply and energy systems, such as increased demand and development of variable renewable energy sources and storage as well as the aging of traditional dispatchable energy infrastructures. These challenges require innovation to create efficiencies in the generation, transmission, distribution, and storage of electric power. Researchers working in this area seek efficient, sustainable, and innovative solutions and technologies applicable to national and global communities.
The goal is to maintain efficient, reliable, resilient, and flexible electric power generation systems via a multifaceted approach that integrates renewable, nuclear, and conventional resources with cutting-edge technologies and innovative infrastructures. Working toward a sustainable energy future, Energy, Power, and Resources research focuses on cutting-edge energy- and power-related systems and technologies, and decarbonization across power generation and energy-intensive industry sectors.
Research areas include:
- Cost-effective capture and use of carbon dioxide and integration of carbon-capture systems with fossil power generation assets
- Energy vectors and storage to realize the full potential of energy resources, particularly heat, and its transport and storage
- Novel cyber-physical software and sensors for optimizing efficiency in energy systems
- Hybridization of fossil energy systems with renewable energy systems
- Non-energy applications of coal focusing on utilization of carbon in emerging industries and technologies
