Grid Modernization News

Aug 10, 2015, 18:00 by Kelly Yaker

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory and AWS Truepower LLC recently released maps that illustrate the potential for wind energy development using more advanced wind turbine technologies.

Aug 9, 2015, 18:00 by User Not Found

Two research teams at the National Wind Technology Center at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) recently received NREL Technology Transfer Awards: one for the development of the Simulator fOr Wind Farm Applications and a second for their work with Siemens on blade aerodynamics. A third team received a patent award for their approach to wind turbine blade testing using base excitation. These awards recognize individuals who have shown exceptional personal initiative in helping transfer NREL technology and developments to the private sector through impactful partnering, licensing, and product release activity.

Aug 9, 2015, 18:00 by Kelly Yaker

The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) National Wind Technology Center at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is now part of a multimillion-dollar White House initiative known as the National Network of Manufacturing Innovation (NNMI), which was created to foster emerging technologies that will produce high-quality manufacturing jobs and enhance America’s global competitiveness.

Aug 9, 2015, 18:00 by Kelly Yaker

Using high-performance computing capabilities and new methodologies to model operations of the Eastern Interconnection—arguably the largest power system in the world—at unprecedented fidelity, NREL found that the power system can reliably support up to 30% penetration of wind and solar power.

Aug 9, 2015, 18:00 by Wayne Hicks

Bobi Garrett, deputy laboratory director for strategic programs and partnerships at the Energy Department’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), was recognized by the Denver Business Journal as one of the region’s top female executives in the energy industry.

Aug 4, 2015, 18:00 by User Not Found

A network of mentoring is expanding across NREL through the lab's various internship programs.

Aug 4, 2015, 18:00 by Heather Lammers

What U.S. cities are doing to reduce their energy use is outlined in a new report from the Energy Department’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) that sets the stage for broader discussion and analysis. Given increasing urbanization and their large energy footprint, cities are a prime focal point for establishing a clean energy future.

Aug 4, 2015, 18:00 by Sara Havig

This Fuel Cell Technologies Office webinar, presented by Michael Penev of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, will explore the synergy between a facility's use of hydrogen fuel cell forklifts and its reduction of electric grid time of use energy charges.

Aug 4, 2015, 18:00 by Casandra Bohn

The Energy Department's National Renewable Energy Laboratory has developed a new technology transfer licensing tool, called the Energy License, which allows licensees to deduct a portion of fuel and electricity offsets against a portion of their royalty fees.

Jul 30, 2015, 18:00 by Wayne Hicks

Research provides an alternative to using oil to make building block for plastics

Jul 26, 2015, 18:00 by Wayne Hicks

NREL's power systems research will be featured prominently at the IEEE Power and Energy Society General Meeting July 27-31, 2015, in Denver.

Jul 26, 2015, 18:00 by Wayne Hicks

Popular Mechanics describes how NREL's Energy Systems Integration Facility helps integrate solar power into outdated systems—without causing blackouts or explosions in the process.

Jul 20, 2015, 18:00 by Wayne Hicks

For more than 5 years, DOE has been leveraging its ownership of two 250-kilowatt geothermal power production units to gather field data that will benefit the industry.

Jul 12, 2015, 18:00 by User Not Found

The Summer 2015 issue of Continuum Magazine.

Jul 8, 2015, 18:00 by Casandra Bohn

During the July 8 Clean Energy Manufacturing Initiative’s Southeast Regional Summit in Atlanta, Georgia, the Energy Department announced the national laboratories that will be taking the lead in implementing a new $20 million Small Business Vouchers Pilot. Through a competitive selection, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory was awarded $4.9 million for their work on the pilot.

Jul 7, 2015, 18:00 by Julia Thomas

NREL's suite of transportation tools helps fleet managers and individual drivers alike to "green up" their travel decisions

Jul 1, 2015, 18:00 by User Not Found

Release of the Energy Department's has added an important tool to his arsenal.

Jun 21, 2015, 18:00 by User Not Found

NREL researchers are identifying strategies capable of offsetting expenses while helping utilities support peak electricity demands.

Jun 17, 2015, 18:00 by Wayne Hicks

Ridgeview Classical Schools captured a 4-3 record at this year's National Science Bowl.

Jun 14, 2015, 18:00 by User Not Found

Researchers and industry partners collaborate in the Systems Performance Lab on energy-saving technologies for the smart homes of the future.