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Babcock & Wilcox, NREL Sign Exclusive IP Option Agreement for Advanced, Renewable Energy Storage Technology

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Monday, July 12, 2021
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Babcock & Wilcox ("B&W") (NYSE: BW) and the U.S. Department of Energys National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) have signed an Intellectual Property Option Agreement that gives B&W field-limited exclusive rights to negotiate a licensing agreement that would allow it to market an advanced, particle-based thermal energy storage technology currently in development.

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  • Babcock & Wilcox ("B&W") (NYSE: BW) and the U.S. Department of Energys National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) have signed an Intellectual Property Option Agreement that gives B&W field-limited exclusive rights to negotiate a licensing agreement that would allow it to market an advanced, particle-based thermal energy storage technology currently in development.
  • B&Ws proven and established pressurized fluidized-bed boiler technology is an ideal choice for advancing this technology to commercial operations.
  • High-capacity, long-term energy storage is essential for renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power to become widespread, baseload power options, said B&W Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Kenny Young.
  • B&W cautions that this release contains forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements relating to an intellectual property option agreement between B&W and U.S. Department of Energys National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) that gives B&W exclusive rights to negotiate a licensing agreement and to market an advanced, particle-based thermal energy storage technology currently in development.

Tyvak, a Terran Orbital Company, announces successful commissioning of Tyvak-0130 Satellite in partnership with Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

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Thursday, June 17, 2021
California, States of the United States, Livermore Valley, Battelle Memorial Institute, Ernest Lawrence, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, United States Department of Energy national laboratories, University of California, Lawrence Livermore, Livermore, George H. Miller, ASCI Blue Pacific

The satellite also boasts a high-performance flight computer all developed by Tyvak and an advanced optical telescope system called GEOStare2, which was developed in collaboration with the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL).

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  • The satellite also boasts a high-performance flight computer all developed by Tyvak and an advanced optical telescope system called GEOStare2, which was developed in collaboration with the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL).
  • About Terran Orbital: Terran Orbital is the world's leading provider and innovator of nano-and micro-satellites.
  • About Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory: Founded in 1952, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory provides solutions to our nation's most important national security challenges through innovative science, engineering and technology.
  • Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory is managed by Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC for the U.S. Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration.

Battelle Aims to Impact 25,000 Students Through Community STEM Grants

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Tuesday, June 1, 2021
Education, Training, Other Education, Primary, Secondary, Articles, Education, Science, Engineering education, Experiential learning, Mathematics education, Science education, Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, Battelle Memorial Institute, PAST Foundation

For this years annual Battelle STEM Grant Program, $504,000 has been awarded to new or expanded learning programs in Central Ohio.

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  • For this years annual Battelle STEM Grant Program, $504,000 has been awarded to new or expanded learning programs in Central Ohio.
  • The investments we make today with our community partners will reach students wherever they are over the coming year.
  • Through the Battelle STEM Grant Program, Central Ohio organizations expand STEM learning experiences outside of the school classroom and reach students underserved by traditional opportunities.
  • This summer, out-of-school experiences will help students regain learning and these grants will help our partners to scale to reach even more students.

Jacobs Awarded $6.4 Billion Contract for US Department of Energy's Idaho Cleanup Project

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Friday, May 28, 2021
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DALLAS, May 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE:J) was awarded the Idaho Cleanup Project (ICP) at the Idaho National Laboratory (INL), as the majority partner in the Idaho Environmental Coalition LLC (IEC), which includes members from Jacobs and North Wind Portage Inc. Jacobs has supported the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Environmental Management's (EM) mission at ICP since 2005.

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  • DALLAS, May 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE:J) was awarded the Idaho Cleanup Project (ICP) at the Idaho National Laboratory (INL), as the majority partner in the Idaho Environmental Coalition LLC (IEC), which includes members from Jacobs and North Wind Portage Inc. Jacobs has supported the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Environmental Management's (EM) mission at ICP since 2005.
  • DOE estimates the contract value at $6.4 billion, to be awarded over a 10-year period.
  • "Jacobs welcomes the opportunity to partner with DOE to advancethe restoration of the ICP to beneficial re-use for the INL and Idaho Falls community," said Jacobs Critical Mission Solutions SVP, North American Nuclear Karen Wiemelt.
  • The single award indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract allows DOE, IEC and project stakeholders to collaborate to define the end states necessary to complete work at ICP.

Health and Human Services Awards Battelle Contract to Deploy COVID-19 Testing in Mid-West States

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Thursday, May 27, 2021
Research, Infectious diseases, Biotechnology, Other Health, Health, Pharmaceutical, Primary, Secondary, Science, Education, Battelle Memorial Institute, University District, Columbus, Ohio, United States Department of Health and Human Services, Organizations, Ohio

Battelle has been selected to manage the logistics of administering COVID-19 tests for millions of Americans in 16 states through the U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Midwest Expanded Testing Coordination Hub, the Department of Defense announced May 26.

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  • Battelle has been selected to manage the logistics of administering COVID-19 tests for millions of Americans in 16 states through the U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Midwest Expanded Testing Coordination Hub, the Department of Defense announced May 26.
  • Two additional organizations were awarded separate agreements to provide similar services across other geographical locations in the U.S.
  • The laboratory diagnostic analysis of collected samples will be conducted in subcontracted, certified testing facilities.
  • Among other logistical requirements, Battelle will conduct outreach to eligible entities that can find more information on the website www.testedandprotected.org .

Battelle, The Ohio State University and Northwestern University Collaborate to Tackle COVID-19 Infodemic in Real Time

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021
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A new collaborative effort between Battelle, the Ohio State University, and Northwestern University, sponsored by a $1 million grant from the Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity (IARPA), aims to address this problem by assessing the risk of COVID-19 misinformation in near real time.

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  • A new collaborative effort between Battelle, the Ohio State University, and Northwestern University, sponsored by a $1 million grant from the Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity (IARPA), aims to address this problem by assessing the risk of COVID-19 misinformation in near real time.
  • This is a critical step in prioritizing mitigation efforts and can facilitate a more targeted approach to combating the infodemic.
  • Ohio State Battelle Center for Science, Engineering, and Public Policy is part of the John Glenn College of Public Affairs.
  • Through research and professional development programming, Ohio State Battelle Center aims to tackle challenges that require multiple disciplines while preparing students to be innovative in the public interest.

Bloom Energy and Idaho National Laboratory to Generate Hydrogen Powered by Nuclear Energy

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Tuesday, May 18, 2021
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b"Bloom Energy (NYSE: BE) today announced an agreement with Idaho National Laboratory (INL) to independently test the use of nuclear energy to create clean hydrogen through Bloom Energy\xe2\x80\x99s solid oxide, high-temperature electrolyzer .\nThis carbon-free hydrogen is obtained through electrolysis that is powered by nuclear generation.

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  • b"Bloom Energy (NYSE: BE) today announced an agreement with Idaho National Laboratory (INL) to independently test the use of nuclear energy to create clean hydrogen through Bloom Energy\xe2\x80\x99s solid oxide, high-temperature electrolyzer .\nThis carbon-free hydrogen is obtained through electrolysis that is powered by nuclear generation.
  • Bloom Energy\xe2\x80\x99s electrolyzer has a higher efficiency than low-temperature electrolyzer technologies, thereby reducing the amount of electricity needed to produce hydrogen.
  • Harnessing excess energy to produce hydrogen is a solution with a positive impact on global decarbonization efforts and we look forward to working with the team at Idaho National Laboratory to make this a reality,\xe2\x80\x9d said Venkat Venkataraman, EVP and chief technology officer, Bloom Energy.
  • The company\xe2\x80\x99s product, the Bloom Energy Server, delivers highly reliable and resilient, always-on electric power that is clean, cost-effective, and ideal for microgrid applications.

UL Announces Plans to Collaborate with NREL Towards Commercialization of SolarAPP+ Automated Permitting Tool

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Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Science and technology in the United States, Battelle Memorial Institute, Golden, Colorado, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, United States Department of Energy national laboratories

If it is, SolarAPP+ will approve the design and issue a permit instantly.

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  • If it is, SolarAPP+ will approve the design and issue a permit instantly.
  • If not, SolarAPP+ will decline the application and indicate the issues for the contractor to resolve.
  • "\nLate last year, NREL released the pilot version of the free SolarAPP+ software to help reduce the time and cost of local government permitting and support faster deployment of residential solar.
  • NREL is operated for the Energy Department by The Alliance for Sustainable Energy, LLC.\nUL is the global safety science leader.

Mycocycle Selected as Finalist in Fast Company's World Changing Ideas

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Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Science and technology in the United States, Battelle Memorial Institute, Golden, Colorado, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, United States Department of Energy national laboratories, Fast Company, Economy of the United States

A panel of eminent Fast Company editors and reporters selected winners and finalists from a pool of more than 4,000 entries across transportation, education, food, politics, technology, and more.

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  • A panel of eminent Fast Company editors and reporters selected winners and finalists from a pool of more than 4,000 entries across transportation, education, food, politics, technology, and more.
  • "\nStephanie Mehta, editor-in-chief of Fast Company said, "There is no question our society and planet are facing deeply troubling times.
  • Mycocycle was recognized as a Finalist in Fast Company\'s 2020 and 2021 World Changing Ideas Awards issue, a presenter for NREL\'s 2020 Industry Growth Forum, a 2020 Innovation selection in the EPA\'s Innovation and America Recycle\'s Fair, and the winner of the Cleantech Open National 2020 Resiliency Challenge.
  • Mycocycle has been named a 2021 Illinois Qualified New Business Venture under the Angel Investment Tax Credit Program.

Battelle, Partners to Form New Company: AmplifyBio

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Monday, May 3, 2021
Research, Technology, Genetics, Other Technology, Other Health, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, Health, Science, Other Science, Battelle Memorial Institute, University District, Columbus, Ohio, Battelle, Regenerative medicine, Publications

AmplifyBio will operate on its own 30-acre dedicated footprint within Battelle\xe2\x80\x99s West Jefferson, Ohio campus.

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  • AmplifyBio will operate on its own 30-acre dedicated footprint within Battelle\xe2\x80\x99s West Jefferson, Ohio campus.
  • Battelle\xe2\x80\x99s core life sciences research business is the starting point for this standalone, for-profit company.
  • Ganjei has been instrumental in working with several regenerative medicine and cell therapy companies, achieving significant clinical and business milestones.
  • The earlier in their development lifecycle we can help these products the better the outcome for everyone,\xe2\x80\x9d Ganjei said.