PNNL's Grid Storage Launchpad honored with 2025 BCI Innovation Award

New research facility represents power of collaboration between public and private sectors, says BCI

SAN ANTONIO, May 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) has been awarded the 2025 BCI Innovation Award by Battery Council International (BCI) for its work establishing and launching its Grid Storage Launchpad (GSL) and delivering groundbreaking new capabilities to the nation's efforts to build the next generation of energy storage.

"Partnerships between the private sector and U.S. national labs are critical to supporting continuous improvement to existing technology and developing the next generation of energy storage solutions," said Roger Miksad, Executive Vice President of BCI. "Battery Council International is proud to recognize PNNL and the spirit of partnership and collaboration that its Grid Storage Launchpad represents."

The GSL is a new, national capability for energy storage research located on PNNL's Richland, Wash., campus. This $75 million research facility, funded by the Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Electricity, is focused on creating batteries and energy storage technologies that are critical to supporting the U.S. economy and providing affordable and reliable electricity.

"We are honored to be recognized with this award," said Vince Sprenkle, Director of the Grid Storage Launchpad at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. "PNNL looks forward to a continued partnership with BCI in meeting the nation's energy storage needs."

Also receiving Honorable Mention recognition for their 2025 submissions was Daramic, for their work on separators for low overcharge conditions in deep cycle applications.

Battery Council International annually presents this award to celebrate innovation in equipment, processes, services, and products that advance the lead battery industry. The award was established to honor industry thought leader, Sally Breidegam Miksiewicz, the former CEO of East Penn Manufacturing Co.

To watch a video of each submission to this year's BCI Innovation Award and to learn more about the annual contest, visit batterycouncil.org/about/innovation-award.

About Battery Council International

Battery Council International (BCI) is the leading trade association representing the global battery industry and is the premier authority on energy storage solutions. Celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2024, BCI advocates and educates on behalf of battery manufacturers and recyclers, marketers and retailers, suppliers of raw materials and equipment, and battery distributors. With a unified voice, BCI conveys an industry-wide commitment to sustainability, safety and science. The organization continues to unite members within the energy storage industry to successfully communicate and protect through education, science and advocacy efforts the most successful circular economy on the planet.

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