Grid Modernization News

Oct 23, 2022, 18:00 by Wayne Hicks

The World Economic Forum, an independent global organization based in Switzerland that is dedicated to improving the state of the world, has welcomed Doug Arent as a Distinguished Fellow. Arent's year-long appointment will see him working on two platforms: WEF's Clean Power and Electrification program and the Energy, Materials, and Infrastructure team.

Oct 23, 2022, 18:00 by User Not Found

Among the more than 3,000 people who work at NREL, only 15 are current senior research fellows. Along with the current research fellows, Paul Denholm, Vahan Gevorgian, and Joey Luther will advise NREL executive management on the strategic direction of science and technology research.

Oct 23, 2022, 18:00 by Wayne Hicks

Moving rows of solar panels further apart can increase efficiency and improve economics in certain instances by allowing greater airflow to whisk away some heat, according to a new analysis.

Oct 19, 2022, 18:00 by Anna Nixon

To commemorate Bioenergy Day, NREL is reflecting on recent partnerships, technical advancements, and research breakthroughs in making sustainable aviation fuel from biomass, capturing and recycling carbon from the atmosphere, enabling circular economies for materials, sending research projects into space, and more.

Oct 18, 2022, 18:00 by Rebecca Martineau

In response to daunting climate challenges, battery researchers are mobilizing to increase collaboration and data sharing. Top battery researchers across the globe—including at NREL—are joining an ambitious movement to spur technology development through a shared Battery Data Genome.

Oct 17, 2022, 18:00 by Kelly MacGregor

One week remains for collegiate teams to register for the next U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon cycle!

Oct 17, 2022, 18:00 by Caitlin McDermott-Murphy

Experts at NREL have published a new report documenting the first national-level evaluation of the U.S. offshore wind energy industry's workforce gaps and opportunities, what might be needed to grow a domestic workforce, what educational opportunities are needed to train that workforce, and what actions can be taken.

Oct 16, 2022, 18:00 by Tiffany Plate

The new Small WEC Analysis tool—an online, publicly available graphical user interface recently co-developed by NREL researchers—provides baseline information about the performance of different types of wave energy converters in various ocean settings.

Oct 13, 2022, 18:00 by Tiffany Plate

After successful presentations at Geo! Demo Day, the concluding event of the American-Made Geothermal Manufacturing Prize, two teams were named winners and awarded $500,000 each.

Oct 12, 2022, 18:00 by User Not Found

Combining chemical and biological processes is a promising new strategy for the valorization of mixed plastic waste, according to researchers with the Bio-Optimized Technologies to keep Thermoplastics out of Landfills and the Environment (BOTTLE) Consortium.

Oct 12, 2022, 18:00 by Nataleah Small

Mentors play an integral role to the success of interns and postdocs. Honoring mentors at the end of each summer is an NREL tradition. Since 2013, mentees have submitted Outstanding Mentor nominations to highlight the support received from their mentors.

Oct 12, 2022, 18:00 by Lindsey McGuirk

The future of buildings—constructing new ones and transforming existing ones—will serve as a cornerstone of a decarbonized society.

Oct 11, 2022, 18:00 by Carol Laurie

A recently approved U.S. offshore wind energy guidance document developed by industry with NREL leadership could become one of the primary resources for offshore wind energy development, leading to shorter regulatory timelines and increased worker safety.

Oct 10, 2022, 18:00 by Jackie Petre

As part of continuing efforts to address energy industry workforce needs, the DOE-sponsored Solar District Cup Collegiate Design Competition empowers students to embrace the challenge and bring their most innovative solutions to real-world applications.

Oct 9, 2022, 18:00 by Kelly MacGregor

Students from a school of petroleum and geological engineering may not be obvious choices for a $10k geothermal prize—but in winning this year's U.S. Department of Energy Geothermal Collegiate Competition, the University of Oklahoma team proved that oil and gas industry knowledge can transfer to geothermal energy development.

Oct 4, 2022, 18:00 by Connor O'Neil

NREL and Duke Energy investigated the pathways to a decarbonized grid.

Oct 2, 2022, 18:00 by Connor O’Neil

Nothing says "fossil fuel" like a 400-ton mining rig, but that reality may be fading behind in the dust as the off-road sector strives for carbon-free operation.

Oct 2, 2022, 18:00 by Caitlin McDermott-Murphy

Researchers at NREL are developing data-gathering tools to help accelerate the development of promising marine energy technologies.

Oct 2, 2022, 18:00 by Ryan Horns

Pioneer. Visionary. Mentor. Buildings Champion. These are a few words that describe Sheila Hayter's impact during her 30-year career.

Sep 29, 2022, 18:00 by Connor O’Neil

With the modern transition to renewable energy and electrified transportation, power electronics have the potential to enable seamless integration of renewable energy resources with the electric grid. Take a virtual 360-degree tour of NREL's power electronics capabilities.