Grid Modernization News

Jun 24, 2024, 18:00 by Emily Mercer

The 2024 Electricity Annual Technology Baseline provides updated, easy-to-use data on the cost and performance of electricity generation technologies in the United States.

Jun 23, 2024, 18:00 by Jeffrey Wolf

Ten years ago, NREL researcher Shanti Pless suggested flow-battery company ESS Inc. apply to the Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator and championed it through the process.

Jun 23, 2024, 18:00 by Ernie Tucker

An interest in juggling paved the way for Jason Jonkman's offshore wind research and allowed him to become one of NREL's 2024 Distinguished Researchers.

Jun 19, 2024, 18:00 by Wayne Hicks

From research to life in the Antarctica research stations, diesel fuel provides almost all of the necessary power. The fuel is shipped to Antarctica and either flown or trucked to the South Pole, an expensive proposition that could be greatly reduced using wind and solar.

Jun 17, 2024, 18:00 by Tara McMurtry

Lanaia Carveth transitioned from a career as a consultant in the construction industry doing environmental planning, permitting, regulatory compliance, and project management to her current role as a project manager at NREL's National Wind Technology Center.

Jun 16, 2024, 18:00 by Tara McMurtry

Tina Ortega's connection to and reverence for the natural world inspired her to seek out a career that would help protect the environment.

Jun 13, 2024, 18:00 by User Not Found

The U.S. Department of Energy Hydrogen Program honored five NREL researchers for their outstanding achievements at the 2024 Annual Merit Review and Peer Evaluation Meeting.

Jun 11, 2024, 18:00 by User Not Found

Building more high-voltage direct current transmission lines could better connect solar and wind energy to the U.S. grid.

Jun 11, 2024, 18:00 by Kyle Duff

Ana Aday, a materials science researcher in NREL’s Building Technologies and Science Center, is taking on a whole new challenge: decarbonizing the cement and concrete industry.

Jun 11, 2024, 18:00 by User Not Found

Shifting our perception of extreme weather could support planning a reliable future grid.

Jun 11, 2024, 18:00 by Justin Rickard

The SolarAPP+ automated online permitting platform instantly issues a permit for residential solar PV or PV-plus-storage systems if they pass an automated code compliance check, saving valuable time for local governments and solar contractors. In 2023, the platform continued to grow nationwide.

Jun 10, 2024, 18:00 by Tiffany Plate

Take a closer look at how NREL is meeting some of the biggest challenges set out for National Ocean Month.

Jun 10, 2024, 18:00 by Natasha Headland

Electric vehicles that use high-power charging are quickly becoming the new standard—understanding the grid impacts of high-power charging will ensure inter-grid reliability and keep charging costs low.

Jun 9, 2024, 18:00 by Justin Rickard

Realizing the need and opportunity to probe deeper into the mysteries of the chemical reactions that sustain photosynthesis and enable light-driven ammonia production and hydrogen catalysis, NREL formed the Advanced Spin Resonance Facility.

Jun 9, 2024, 18:00 by Kelly MacGregor

The University of Oklahoma won the 2023 Technical Track with their design for sustainable greenhouse heating and cooling using geothermal energy.

Jun 9, 2024, 18:00 by Kelly MacGregor

Apply by June 28, 2024, to have your program recognized by the U.S. Department of Energy.

Jun 5, 2024, 18:00 by Tiffany Plate

The 2024 competitions came to a successful close while more than 30 teams gear up to participate in 2025.

Jun 4, 2024, 18:00 by Jeffrey Wolf

When asked about winning one of the inaugural Distinguished Members of Operations Staff awards for 2024, NREL's Kelly McIltrot could only shake her head in disbelief.

Jun 4, 2024, 18:00 by User Not Found

NREL has selected 18 leaders to participate in its 2024 Executive Energy Leadership program.

Jun 4, 2024, 18:00 by Connor O'Neil

University of New Hampshire doctoral candidates are designing an axial-flow tidal turbine that will be collecting data at the mouth of the Piscataqua River in New England.