Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Soaring demand for electricity is straining America’s aging power grid. At Oak Ridge National Laboratory’s Grid Research Innovation and Development Center (GRID-C), researchers are developing technologies to make the grid more reliable, secure, and capable of serving larger loads.
From advanced power electronics and new materials to AI-powered grid analysis, GRID-C brings together expertise across Oak Ridge National Laboratory to tackle real-world challenges with industry and utilities. Researchers can even use ORNL’s own distribution grid to prove breakthroughs at utility scale.
See how GRID-C is moving grid modernization technologies from research to real-world use—strengthening energy reliability, supporting U.S. industry, and helping power America’s growing energy needs. Learn more about partnering with GRID-C at ornl.gov/gridc.
ORNL is using #BigScience to make a big impact. Learn more: ornl.gov/bigscience
Soaring demand for electricity is straining America’s aging power grid. At Oak Ridge National Laboratory’s Grid Research Innovation and Development Center (GRID-C), researchers are developing technologies to make the grid more reliable, secure, and capable of serving larger loads.
From advanced power electronics and new materials to AI-powered grid analysis, GRID-C brings together expertise across Oak Ridge National Laboratory to tackle real-world challenges with industry and utilities. Researchers can even use ORNL’s own distribution grid to prove breakthroughs at utility scale.
See how GRID-C is moving grid modernization technologies from research to real-world use—strengthening energy reliability, supporting U.S. industry, and helping power America’s growing energy needs. Learn more about partnering with GRID-C at ornl.gov/gridc.
ORNL is using #BigScience to make a big impact. Learn more: ornl.gov/bigscience
