Grid Modernization News

Aug 15, 2023, 18:00 by Tiffany Plate

The Make a Splash Photo and Video Contest invites competitors to submit captivating photos and videos that showcase water power as a source renewable energy.

Aug 14, 2023, 18:00 by Ernie Tucker

Less than six months after joining NREL, computational researcher Julie Bessac was chosen by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for funding under the DOE Office of Science's 2023 Early Career Research Program.

Aug 14, 2023, 18:00 by User Not Found

The new Renewable Energy Materials Properties Database, the development of which was led by NREL, compiles information on materials used in wind and solar power plants.

Aug 9, 2023, 18:00 by Connor O'Neil

Cordova, Alaska, has historic collaboration from the U.S. Department of Energy that changed the city's electrical system into a model for resilient and modern technology.

Aug 8, 2023, 18:00 by Nataleah Small

"Transforming Energy: The NREL Podcast" shares news about research at the laboratory and the ways NREL's work is impacting the clean energy space in biweekly, 15-minute episodes.

Aug 8, 2023, 18:00 by Josh McCormack and Caitlin McDermott-Murphy

A new capability installed at NREL's Flatirons Campus can mimic ocean motions, including waves up to 8 feet high, and supports devices weighing about as much as a small RV.

Aug 7, 2023, 18:00 by Kelly MacGregor

The GCC invites teams from collegiate institutions to develop real-world geothermal solutions for communities while competing for $10,000 in cash prizes and gaining resume experience in the renewable energy industry.

Aug 3, 2023, 18:00 by Ernie Tucker

NREL Distinguished Researcher Andrew Ferguson had a chemistry kit as a boy but never imagined that it would lead to a science career—he preferred playing golf.

Aug 3, 2023, 18:00 by Caitlin McDermott-Murphy

Learn more about how recent changes to federal and state regulations are impacting the Hydropower Regulatory and Permitting Information Desktop (RAPID) Toolkit.

Aug 2, 2023, 18:00 by User Not Found

The number of local zoning ordinances governing renewable energy deployment is growing in the United States, according to new research by NREL. The amount of land available to deploy renewables depends on the characteristics of the ordinances.

Aug 1, 2023, 18:00 by Anna Squires

ALTRIOS, the Advanced Locomotive Technology and Rail Infrastructure Optimization System, is the world's first fully integrated, open-source software designed for exploring deep decarbonization of the rail industry. The software is now publicly available for download.

Aug 1, 2023, 18:00 by Brooke Van Zandt

Some things are treacherous when mixed, like water and electricity. So when advanced-computing experts at NREL made the move over a decade ago to use water to cool central processing units in its data center, it is understandable why some folks instinctively thought it was a bad idea.

Jul 31, 2023, 18:00 by Ernie Tucker

Distinguished Researcher Elisa Miller-Link has forged a reputation as a passionate supporter of mentorship during her 10 years at NREL.

Jul 30, 2023, 18:00 by Holly Darrow

With support from the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Energy, NREL is collaborating with the Kingdom of Tonga and other Pacific Island nations to support their ambitious clean energy, mobility, and resilience goals.

Jul 27, 2023, 18:00 by Ernie Tucker

NREL Distinguished Researcher Dirk Jordan is interested in long-term performance of photovoltaic (PV) modules and systems, particularly how PV modules degrade over many years in the field and how this can significantly impact overall project economics.

Jul 26, 2023, 18:00 by Kaitlyn Stottler

Throughout the summer, more than 400 interns will work at NREL, in person and virtually, making it the laboratory's largest cohort.

Jul 26, 2023, 18:00 by Harrison Dreves, Sara Fall, Isabel McCan

NREL is providing tools and technical support to help Ukraine realize a resilient, decentralized, renewable Energy Grid.

Jul 26, 2023, 18:00 by Carol Laurie

New funding awards from the National Alliance for Water Innovation will help NREL researchers improve the energy efficiency of U.S. desalination and water reuse technologies.

Jul 25, 2023, 18:00 by Brooke Van Zandt

While the islands of Alaska may differ from the Hawaiian archipelago, they share common energy obstacles, such as limited energy infrastructure, high costs of imported energy, and vulnerability to natural disasters.

Jul 25, 2023, 18:00 by Susannah Shoemaker

Recent decades of research and development have produced highly sophisticated solar cells that generated more than 1,000 terawatt-hours of electrical energy globally in 2022.