NREL Continuum NREL Continuum Magazine from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) en-us http://www.nrel.gov/continuum/ Fri, 1 Mar 2013 00:00:00 MST renewable energy solar wind biomass hydrogen geothermal Issue 4: NREL Leads Energy Systems Integration In this issue you will see how the National Renewable Energy Laboratory is leading the energy systems integration initiative helping to transform the nation's energy systems.

More than a Dream—a Renewable Electricity Future
With improved flexibility, storage, and transmission structure, renewable energy can power the U.S. electric grid.

A Living Laboratory for Energy Systems Integration
NREL is collecting, storing, analyzing, and displaying its building energy performance data to manage and optimize campus energy use.

Integrated Solutions for a Complex Energy World
Energy systems integration optimizes electrical, thermal, fuel, and data technologies design and performance.

NREL's Energy Systems Integration Supporting Facilities
Five recently constructed facilities prove clean technology performance for tomorrow's energy systems.

Hydrogen: A Promising Fuel and Energy Storage Solution
Electrolysis-generated hydrogen may provide a solution to fluctuations in renewable-sourced energy.

High Performance Computing Meets Energy Efficiency
NREL's most powerful energy research tool is also one of the most energy efficient data centers in the world.

Sustainability through Dynamic Energy Management
Integrating behavior change with advanced building systems is the new model in energy efficiency.

Maximizing the Benefits of Plug-in Electric Vehicles
Advancing electric vehicle charging options and grid readiness reduces oil consumption and vehicle emissions.

]]> http://www.nrel.gov/continuum/energy_integration/ Fri, 1 Mar 2013 00:00:00 MST http://www.nrel.gov/continuum/energy_integration/ continuum@nrel.gov (NREL Continuum) Issue 3: The NREL Spectrum of Clean Energy Innovation The scope of NREL's capabilities emulates the nature of the innovation process itself. Moving new technologies from initial concept to commercial application requires a breadth of expertise across the innovation spectrum. In this issue, you will find articles on the broad range of NREL capabilities—from basic science, to testing and evaluation, through to commercialization and deployment.

NREL Leads Wind Farm Modeling Research
Researchers study the atmosphere surrounding large turbines to optimize performance.

Driving Solar Innovations from Laboratory to Marketplace
Disruptive innovation is making solar cost competitive with non-renewable energy.

Reaping a Harvest of Hope
Five years after a devastating tornado, Greensburg, Kansas has new energy and a new outlook.

Energy Innovation Portal Bridging Information Gap
Database revolutionizes intellectual property transfer from DOE's national laboratories to industry.

Air Conditioner Ready to Change Industry
Award-winning air-conditioning cycle cools with a fraction of air conditioner's energy.

Shining a New Light on Silicon PV Manufacturing
Groundbreaking furnace tests photovoltaic wafer viability.

Solar Accuracy to the 3/10000 Degree
Revolutionary calibration technique carries world standard.

Two New R&D 100 Awards Uphold NREL Winning Streak
Solar cell and cooling technology solve industry problems.

]]> http://www.nrel.gov/continuum/spectrum/ Fri, 28 Sep 2012 00:00:00 MST http://www.nrel.gov/continuum/spectrum/ continuum@nrel.gov (NREL Continuum) Issue 2: Deliberate Science The National Renewable Energy Laboratory is leading the way to a clean energy future through deliberate science. In this issue, you will find articles on a range of NREL clean-energy science advancements that will enable us to produce game-changing innovation to benefit the nation, as fast and effectively as possible.

Reinventing Material Science
It's not often that scientists set out to reinvent an entire field of study, but it's happening now.

Better Biofuels through Computational Analysis
Developing and applying a powerful arsenal of computational tools for producing biofuels.

Supercomputing Drives Innovation
Researchers are finding new ways of tackling our nation's energy challenges.

Carbon Nanotubes for Batteries
Groundbreaking battery technology holds potential to revolutionize powering vehicles.

Rewiring Algae's Catalytic Circuits
Opening a promising avenue to increased biohydrogen production.

IMM Solar Cell Speeds to Market
The IMM cell is both highly efficient and extremely versatile.

Singlet Fission's Two-for-One Potential
NREL scientists confirm an exciting first for singlet fission.

27-Year R&D 100 Awards Winning Streak
NREL secures three more R&D 100 Awards in 2011

]]> http://www.nrel.gov/continuum/deliberate_science/ Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 MST http://www.nrel.gov/continuum/deliberate_science/ continuum@nrel.gov (NREL Continuum) Issue 1: The Utility-Scale Future The National Renewable Energy Laboratory is leading the way to a clean energy future that includes utility-scale renewable energy on the U.S. energy grid. In this issue, you will find articles on a range of NREL technology advancements that are necessary to enable this transformation.

New Facility to Transform U.S. Energy Infrastructure
The nation's electricity infrastructure needs a 21st century overhaul. NREL's newest research facility will lead the way.

Wind Innovation Enables Utility-Scale
NREL researchers are confident that continued research will enable wind energy to make major contributions to the nation's electrical demand

Leading Solar Expertise—A Launch-Pad to the Future
NREL is speeding solar devices from the lab to utility-scale operation. Plus, a look ahead at the Department of Energy's SunShot Initiative and how it will change the face and pace of clean, green solar energy in America.

Paint it Black: One-Step Etch Cuts Solar Cell Costs
NREL's technique provides the solar cell manufacturing industry with a quicker, cheaper way to produce large volumes of high-performance PV devices.

Renewable Energy on the Front Lines
In the war on energy waste and pollution, NREL is helping the military create new systems to power vehicles and base facilities with clean energy.

Integrating Wind and Solar on the Grid—NREL Analysis Leads the Way
NREL studies confirm big wind, solar potential for grid integration.

Interoperability is Key to Smart Grid Success
NREL engineers provide leadership and support in the development of interoperability standards.

Big Wind Turbines Require Infrastructure Upgrades
National Wind Technology Center now home to three multi-megawatt wind turbines.

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