Energy research – Technologies that are safe, secure and “green”

Energy research and development programs at Argonne focus on three broad areas, all aimed at providing the nation with a safe, secure and reliable energy supply that is friendly to the environment and reduces our nation's dependence on petroleum. The three broad areas of energy research at Argonne, and their major areas of emphasis, are as follows:

Energy Storage

Argonne develops transformational energy storage systems that enable and improve electric vehicles and a green energy grid.

• Electrical Energy Storage Development
• Prototype and Manufacturing Process Engineering
• Stationary Storage and Grid Management
• Electric Transportation Systems

Alternative Energy and Efficiency

Argonne seeks the next generation of alternative energy sources and is promoting our nation's energy independence.

• Chemical Fuels Developmen
• Advanced Biofuels Development
• Fuel and Engine Optimization
• Solar Energy Systems

Nuclear Energy

Argonne's advanced nuclear reactor and fuel cycle technologies enable the safe, sustainable generation of nuclear energy.

• Fast Reactor and Fuel Cycle Technologies
• Advanced Modeling and Simulation
• Innovative Nuclear Energy Systems