Solar energy storage facility (IMAGE) DOE/Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Caption Research teams at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory study how to integrate a utility-scale solar energy and battery storage facility into the grid at a facility near its Richland, Washington, headquarters. Here they monitor and analyze data to evaluate the financial benefits of storing renewable energy and incorporating intermittent renewables onto the grid. Credit (Photo by Andrea Starr | Pacific Northwest National Laboratory) Usage Restrictions No restrictions. License Public Domain Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.