Future of geothermal in New Mexico
A new report lays out the opportunities and challenges to harnessing the state’s geothermal resources as a reliable, sustained domestic source of energy.
Scanning the sky, looking for light
Engineer Dan Riley and his team have patented a machine-learning method that can help make energy production more efficient.
Hydrogen day showcases business connections to labs’ innovations
Scientists from Sandia and Lawrence Livermore national laboratories met business partners at the Livermore Valley Open Campus to discuss collaborations to drive U.S. industry forward.
Protecting the grid with artificial intelligence
Researchers developed brain-inspired AI algorithms that detect physical problems, cyberattacks and both at the same time within the grid. Designed to scale, the algorithms can run on inexpensive single-board computers or existing smart grid devices.
Sandia picks Louisiana university as solar research partner
The new Regional Test Center will support industry-funded studies and research. Sandia chose the site for its high heat, humidity and potential for severe weather events, such as hurricanes.
Asteroid hunting using heliostats?
A Sandia scientist puts the Labs’ field of mirrors to work on the nightshift to detect near-Earth objects.
Big thinking with AI
Former chairman of the White House Council on Environmental Quality James Connaughton spoke to an in-person and virtual audience as part of Sandia’s Climate Security Speaker Series.
Soaring into STEM
Sandia researcher Dan Small and a group of volunteers are improving science literacy in New Mexico through solar-powered, high-altitude balloons.
Molten salt facility awarded $2.5M to restart testing
A power outage knocked out the heating system at the Molten Salt Test Loop facility in 2017. With this funding, Sandia can repair and reopen it to support commercialization of molten salt component systems.
DOE secretary visits Sandia
On Feb. 25, Secretary of Energy Chris Wright addressed staff, toured the Labs, met with leadership and received briefings on various programs and their contributions to national security.