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Energy-Water Resilience through Underground Pumped Storage Hydropower (UPSH): Integrating Water Infrastructure for Enhanced Energy and Water Security

This white paper provides an overview of Underground Pumped Storage Hydropower (UPSH), a concept that addresses the intersection of water for energy and energy-water topics by utilizing subsurface formations for energy storage, leveraging excess surface water, treated wastewater, ...

Atkinson, T., Acharya, M., Russell, G., Colldeweih, R., Saulsbury, B., Reese, S., Mosier, T., and Schmidt, H.

Training, Testing, and Demonstration Capability for In-Conduit Hydropower in Water Systems

This white paper discusses the development of in-conduit hydro turbine testing and training capabilities to enhance energy-water resilience by promoting in-conduit hydropower systems. These systems are installed in irrigation or municipal water distribution pipes, and the project ...

Reese, S., and DeNeale, S.

Regional Energy and Water Resilience Strategies for Critical Thermoelectric Power Generation and Data Center Technologies

This white paper discusses strategies for improving water management in thermoelectric power plants and data centers by focusing on the reclamation and management of cooling water. The primary goal is to efficiently close the water cycle by processing discharged cooling water to r...

Rigby, A., and Wilson, A.

Unlocking Nuclear-Enabled Water Resilience: Leveraging Idaho National Laboratory Facilities and Expertise to Strengthen Integration Across Energy and Critical Water Systems

This white paper outlines strategies to enhance energy-water resilience and facilitate a resurgence of nuclear power by addressing barriers to water access for cooling. It emphasizes the development and demonstration of technologies and operational models that improve the accessib...

Jenson, W., Mosier, T., and Atkinson, T.