Advancing new technologies.
We are committed to R&D and advancing technologies required to achieve net-zero

Our commitment to research and development
Achieving a net-zero future and going further faster to address climate change requires new ideas and fundamental advances in technology that can be deployed and scaled safely, reliably and affordably for those we serve.
Our R&D Priorities
Carbon capture and sequestration
Hydrogen hubs, green hydrogen production and blending
Long duration energy storage
Advanced nuclear technologies
DER solutions and readiness
Next generation smart grid
Key Partnerships
Through collaboration with key industry partnerships, we are driving innovation through a focus on R&D priorities to close the net-zero gap.
LCRI Low-Carbon Resources Initiative
PPL is an anchor sponsor of the Low-Carbon Resources Initiative, focused on identifying, developing and demonstrating affordable and reliable pathways to economywide decarbonization.
Electric Power Research Institute
Continuing partnerships with EPRI on utility-scale energy storage system research and initiatives focused on grid resilience and adaptation.

A focus on R&D
PPL recently caught up with Director of Research and Development Aron Patrick to talk about exciting projects, partnerships and breakthrough research helping to propel PPL’s clean energy transition.
Innovation in Action
Read more about innovative research projects happening across PPL’s companies.