News
May 14, 2012
NREL Simulates Shade Conditions in Repeatable Test for Solar Arrays 
The US Department of Energy’s (DOE) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has released a new repeatable test protocol that simulates real shade conditions and can predict with much greater precision the effects of shade on a solar array.
April 9, 2012
Nearly 100 NREL Staff to Discuss Innovation at WREF 2012
Nearly 100 renewable energy experts from the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE)’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) have been selected to present at this year’s World Renewable Energy Forum (WREF) to be held in Denver, Colo., on May 13-17, at the Colorado Convention Center.
April 3, 2012
Solar Leases Attracting New Demographic
NREL study finds the finances of solar leasing appeal to younger homeowners in less affluent neighborhoods.
March 5, 2012
New Approach Aims to Slash Cost of Solar Cells
NREL and Oak Ridge National Laboratory combine breakthroughs to help start-up Ampulse grow photovoltaic silicon on inexpensive metal foils.
February 29, 2012
NREL, UCLA Certify World Record for Polymer Solar Cell Efficiency
Scientists boosted the significance of tandem polymer solar cells by successfully testing cells with low-bandgap polymers that achieved certified conversion efficiencies of 8.62 ± 0.3% with respect to standard terrestrial reporting conditions.
February 14, 2012
Thermal Storage Gets More Solar on the Grid
NREL analysis says thermal energy storage can give photovoltaic power the grid flexibility it needs to meet demand at peak hours.
February 8, 2012
Linear Fresnel Technology added to System Advisor Model's Capabilities
A promising Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) technology that uses a stationary receiver tube and an array of mirrors mounted near the ground can now be accessed within the System Advisor Model (SAM), which predicts annual energy production, hourly performance and return on investment.
January 20, 2012
Lease Option Increases Rooftop Solar’s Appeal, Study Says
Rooftop solar panels are attracting a new demographic of customers who are choosing to lease rather than buy, and enjoying the low upfront costs and immediate savings.
January 6, 2012
Electronic Atlas Maps U.S. Renewable Energy Resources
A new geospatial application developed by the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) allows users to easily and accurately map potential renewable energy resources in the United States.
