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2006-07 Seminars
Exciting R&D Activities at the
Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI)
Dr. Robert B. Schainker
Strategic Planning, EPRI Office of Innovation
Abstract
This presentation will cover an overview of the
U.S. Electric Power System, the role of EPRI in
electric utility R&D, key drivers of R&D, a
scenario-based approach for R&D
planning, key R&D opportunities, and examples of
recent EPRI R&D project results.
The presentation is not intended to include an
exhaustive list of technology R&D projects and
priorities; instead, it presents the approach used
and presents R&D needs perceived to be particularly
important today. The presentation will briefly
describe U.S. technology
R&D needs in the following seven areas: power
generation (nuclear and fossil based),
electric energy storage, environment, power delivery
(transmission and distribution),
efficient end uses of electricity, power and fuel
markets, and technology innovation/emerging
technologies (e.g., biotechnology, nanotechnology,
smart materials and sensors and advanced information
technology).
EPRI plans to periodically update the R&D approach
used, as needed to reflect new
technological advances, regulatory realities, market
changes, and economic factors facing the U.S.
electric power industry. Future work will include
developing a plan to prepare for, and react
effectively to, scenario “wild cards” – additional
institutional, political, financial, technical, or
social changes not explicitly addressed in this
presentation – that will likely have a major impact
on future R&D in the U.S.
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EPRI Office of Innovation
Strategic Planning Report
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