Scientists and engineers at ORNL are poised to deliver scientific discovery and technical breakthroughs in support of the US Department of Energy missions, offering a unique culture of entrepreneurship for translating science into solutions for the most critical problems facing society at the nexus of energy, environment and security. Our research community is working with many of America’s best innovators and businesses to research, develop, and demonstrate cutting-edge technologies and to break down market barriers in sustainable transportation, renewable power, and energy efficiency. Accelerating widespread clean energy innovation is an indispensable part of an effective, long-term global response to our shared climate challenge; necessary to provide affordable and reliable energy and to promote economic growth; and critical for energy security.
Clean Energy
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Scientists gleaned data from Populus trees in an ORNL greenhouse as part of the largest-ever single nucleotide polymorphism dataset of the species' genetic variations. The information can be useful in biofuels, materials science and secondary plant metabolism research.
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New study of water-saving plants advances efforts to develop drought-resistant crops
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Udaya Kalluri: A contagious enthusiasm for plant science
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ExxonMobil partners with ORNL to introduce the Enterprise, one-of-a-kind marine test engine
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GreenWood Resources licenses ORNL invention to boost biofuel yield
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Where there’s a willow, there’s a way
Clean Energy research at ORNL