Energy Security

Access to reliable and affordable energy is important to national security. Some energy resources, such as oil, are not evenly distributed across the world. Energy supplies can also be disrupted by intentional or unintentional break-downs in the infrastructure required to produce or distribute energy. SRI research expands the mix of economically viable energy resources and protects energy infrastructure.

Projects

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Coal to Liquid Fuels via Methanol

SRI has developed a green, cost-effective approach to create liquid fuels from existing natural resources.

Topics: Biofuels + Bioproducts Catalysis Energy Efficiency Energy Security
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Cyber Security Research + Development Center

SRI provides technical, management, and subject matter expert support for the wide range of research, development, testing, evaluation, and transition activities conducted through the Center.

Topics: Cyber Security Energy Security Homeland Security + National Defense
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Hydrogen Safety Research Program

SRI has partnered with Sandia National Laboratories to provide the data necessary to ensure that hydrogen can be used safely as a transportation fuel.

Topics: Combustion Energy Security Explosive Effects + Testing
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MIMS Integrated with a Multiple-Filter Deep Water Filtration System

For the Department of Energy, SRI and partners studied methane hydrate deposits in the Gulf of Mexico.

Topics: Energy Security Marine Science + Technology Maritime + Port Security Water Research

Products + Solutions

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Low-Cost Process for Solar-Grade Silicon

Demand for solar energy is growing rapidly due to concerns about energy independence and the environment. Propelled by consumer interest and favorable public policy, there is a growing need for ample and affordable sources of silicon to create solar cells.

Topics: Chemistry of Materials Energy + Sustainability Energy Efficiency Energy Security Renewable Energy Solar Technology

SRI In the News

LOGIIC Receives Homeland Security Award

DHS has recognized the work of the Linking the Oil & Gas Industry to Improve Cybersecurity (LOGIIC) consortium, granting it their Under Secretary’s Award for Outstanding Collaboration in Science and Technology. SRI provides scientific and technical guidance and subject matter expertise for...

Topics: Cyber Security Energy + Sustainability Energy Security

Events

ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit

SRI will present its natural gas storage technology and carbon capture technologies in the event's Technology Showcase.

Topics: Carbon Capture + Separation Energy + Sustainability Energy Efficiency Energy Security
Meet Our Innovators: Erik Merilo

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