Oak Ridge, TVA to partner on decarbonization technologies

OAK RIDGE, Tenn. (AP) — The Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the Tennessee Valley Authority have signed a new memorandum of understanding to work together on decarbonization technologies.

High-voltage power lines carry electricity generated by the Tennessee Valley Authority to ORNL. Credit: Dobie Gillispie/ORNL, U.S. Dept. of Energy

According to a news release, the partnership will help TVA work toward the goal of net-zero carbon emissions.

he partners will explore capturing carbon directly from the air and converting carbon dioxide into valuable products.

hey will also explore hydrogen generation, electric vehicle charging, new nuclear reactor technology, long-duration energy storage and grid modernization, among other things.

VA provides electricity to 10 million people in seven states.

Oak Ridge is the U.S. Department of Energy’s largest science and energy laboratory.

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