Nevada

Berkeley Lab is collaborating with the University of Nevada, Reno on one of the largest earthquake simulation facilities in the world. Researchers use the facility to study how vibrations in soil affect structures, providing first-of-its-kind data that can inform stakeholders of risk to critical infrastructure, businesses, and housing, and enable more resilient engineering. The real-world simulations are also being used to build accurate AI models for earthquake damage predictions. 

Zanskar uses AI, big data, and advanced sensing to discover and unleash domestic geothermal energy resources. The startup graduated from Berkeley Lab’s science entrepreneur fellowship program, Cyclotron Road, in 2022. Now, it operates geothermal sites across the U.S., including in Pumpernickel Valley, Nevada. The company’s technology could help make geothermal energy a cheaper and more abundant source of electricity for all Americans.