Showing 15 results for Researcher: Michael R. Starke
July 7, 2026
5 MIN READ
Researchers at ORNL developed a high-performance computing and physics-based modeling framework that predicts how large-scale lithium-ion battery systems age under different grid operating conditions. The tool helps optimize battery design and operation to extend system lifespan, reduce costs, and improve the performance of grid-scale energy storage before deployment.
May 28, 2026
5 MIN READ
DOE's ROVI initiative, led in part by ORNL, successfully demonstrated the ROVI DataHub, a secure platform that unifies energy storage data across national labs and field projects to accelerate validation and deployment of long-duration energy storage technologies. The system supports real-time analytics, AI workflows and standardized reporting for next-generation battery technologies.
January 13, 2026
5 MIN READ
A historic legacy now translates to pioneering capabilities in electric grid technology at ORNL. The secure electrical infrastructure that enabled World War II nuclear advances under the Manhattan Project has evolved into the ideal test bed for modernizing the nation’s grid for the 21st century. ORNL’s Grid Research Innovation and Development Center uses the lab’s electric grid to prove innovations for smooth transition to industry with minimal risk.
April 4, 2024
4 MIN READ
ORNL researchers are working to make EV charging more resilient by developing algorithms to deal with both internal and external triggers of charger failure. This will help charging stations remain available to traveling EV drivers, reducing range anxiety.
February 1, 2024
6 MIN READ
Scientists at ORNL are looking for a happy medium to enable the grid of the future, filling a gap between high and low voltages for power electronics technology that underpins the modern U.S. electric grid.
February 13, 2023
1 MIN READ
When aging vehicle batteries lack the juice to power your car anymore, they may still hold energy. Yet it’s tough to find new uses for lithium-ion batteries with different makers, ages and sizes. A solution is urgently needed because battery recycling options are scarce.
December 7, 2022
1 MIN READ
Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have designed architecture, software and control strategies for a futuristic EV truck stop that can draw megawatts of power and reduce carbon emissions.
September 28, 2022
6 MIN READ
Researchers at ORNL recently demonstrated a new technology to better control how power flows to and from commercial buildings equipped with solar, wind or other renewable energy generation.
December 12, 2021
3 MIN READ
Researchers at ORNL have created a unique simulation technology that allows software systems to participate in slower than real time simulation exercises, and to accomplish this without requiring recompilation of source code, relinking of object files, or modifications to operating systems software.
July 29, 2020
4 MIN READ
ORNL researchers have developed an intelligent power electronic inverter platform that can connect locally sited energy resources such as solar panels, energy storage and electric vehicles and smoothly interact with the utility power grid.
January 6, 2020
1 MIN READ
To better determine the potential energy cost savings among connected homes, researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory developed a computer simulation to more accurately compare energy use on similar weather days.